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Thermal underlayers, like rash vests, give surfers an extra layer of warmth that can help during cold surf sessions. Wearing a thermal underlayer under a wetsuit can really make a difference in the length of time you can spend out in the icy waters. Put this layer of thermals on before leave the house, even if you don’t change into your wetsuit until you get there. Stay Active

Overall, the Rip Curl Flashbomb 5/4mm wetsuit is a perfect blend of stretch, warmth and comfort, making it an ideal choice for any surfer and a firm favourite with us here at Honest Surf.

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Follow these tips and surfing is possible - and enjoyable - all year round in the UK, and, says Stoy, it is well worth it. With some practice, you can get changed in the car or change at home if you live near the beach. Once dressed, keep your wetsuit to your waist and your boots on for as long as possible. At the last minute, pull up your suit and put your hood on. My wife surfing in the chilly winter months here in the UK, where boots, gloves and a hood are an absolute must! Wear a Thermal Underlayer The Ultimate winter suits have built in hoods, so if you’re surfing where we do, or in colder than usual locations this kind of suit is the answer. Plus, the winter months are a great time to score a budget surftripand avoid the crazy summer crowds.

If your core is not warm the first thing your body does is slow blood flow to your extremities (i.e. your feet). We caught up with George Stoy, Founder of George’s Surf School, recently rated as one of the top 10 surf schools in the world, to get his top tips for surfing in the winter months. Wetsuits do keep you warm The sleepy fishing village of Caleta de Famara on Lanzarote’s north coast lives for and from water sports, be it surfing, kitesurfing, SUP or kayaking. Here, Playa de Famara welcomes beginners and intermediate surfers on afamily surf & yoga retreat. Listen to your body. ‘Paddling and being active will keep you warm in the sea, but once you get tired and run out of energy then the cold will start to set in. It’s really important to listen to your body, especially in the colder months.The 5mm wetsuit option will be usable for probably 10 months of the year in the UK so it represents the most sensible option. Keep a hat and coat on for as long as possible before entering the winter. Try to change under a coat or changing robe, keeping your body as warm for as long as possible.

Any of these will help keep your body temperature where it should be and keep you surfing for longer. Head over to Xcel Wetsuits for the best wetsuit accessories you can buy (in our opinion). Frequently Asked Questions In the UK (and much of the world) autumn and winter swells bring in bigger, cleaner and more consistent waves. Compared to the UK’s one to four foot summer ‘wave-lets’, winter regularly sees waves of over four feet and they can reach up to twelve foot.

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Inside your suit, you’ll find Billabong’s Graphene Recycler Plus tech which is designed to reflect and maintain your natural body temperature for as long as possible. Now we know a neoprene wetsuit will keep you warm in even the harshest conditions. But you can stay even warmer if you pair them with boots, gloves and hoods to cover your extremities, where you lose heat the fastest.