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The thickness of your wetsuit you need depends on the temperature of the surrounding water. Of course, there are no hard and fast rules, and if you are particularly susceptible to cold water (like I am!) . Remember, the best suit is the one you feel most comfortable in!
As a general rule, some guidelines on how much thermal protection you need are
85°F / 30°C and above - Sunsuit and surfboard for sun and scuff protection. If you are particularly susceptible to cold (like me), you can wear a 1 mm short sleeve undershirt to keep your core warm. You'll be boiling in a full suit!
80-85°F / 27-29°C - 3 mm shorts or 2/3 mm full suit
73-79°F / 23-26°C - 3mm to 5mm full suit
66-72°F / 19-22°C - 5mm to 7mm full set
50-65°F / 10-18°C - 7mm, 9mm, Semi-Dry or Full Dry
50°F / 10°C and below - Drysuit
❗️Please note that there are no hard and fast rules. Each person is different, depending on cold tolerance, habits, body temperature and the physiological makeup of the body. Fat is an excellent insulator!