Water Temp | Recommended Suit | Thickness |
---|---|---|
21°C+ (70°F+) | Spring Suit / Jacket | 1.5mm – 2mm |
16°C – 21°C (60–70°F) | 3:2 Steamer | 3mm torso / 2mm arms |
12°C – 16°C (54–60°F) | 4:3 Steamer | 4mm torso / 3mm arms |
8°C – 12°C (46–54°F) | 5:4 Steamer + Boots/Gloves | 5mm torso / 4mm arms |
Find Your Perfect Suit
Warm Water (Spring Suits + Jackets)
Best for mild summer days, tropical surf trips, and warm-water sessions.
- Vital 2mm Back-Zip Spring Suit
- Premium 1.5mm Jacket
- Freedom of movement prioritized, lightweight insulation.
Cool Water (3:2 Steamers)
Best for autumn sessions, early winter mornings, and variable climates.
- Vital 3:2 Back-Zip Steamer
- Premium 3:2 Chest-Zip Steamer
- Core warmth with maximum paddling freedom.
- Perfect balance for 16°C–21°C water temps.
Cold Water (4:3 Steamers)
Best for late autumn to winter sessions in southern states.
- Premium 4:3 Chest-Zip Steamer
- Premium 4.5 Hooded Steamer
- Enhanced core insulation for 12°C–16°C conditions.
- Lightweight performance for colder long sessions.
Very Cold Water (5:4 Steamers + Boots/Gloves)
Best for deep winter, cold southern coasts, and serious heavy surf.
- Supreme 5:4 Hooded Steamer
- Maximum warmth and full protection.
- Designed for freezing lineups and committed winter surfing.
When the cold bites, it’s not fashion that saves you — it’s the right equipment.
Built to Perform. Built to Last.
At Volte, we don't chase fashion cycles.
We build wetsuits that endure — because when the water turns cold, only serious equipment matters.
We don't overproduce. We don't rush seasonal drops.
Every suit is crafted from limestone-based neoprene, reinforced for durability, and tested where it counts — in serious, heavy surf.
Performance when it matters. Integrity that lasts.
Choose Your Equipment. Defy the Cold.
Serious surfers know it’s not the label that matters — it’s the lineup. Choose wetsuits crafted to perform where it counts, not to impress the crowd.