hey l started surfing a few months ago and l got a spring suit( or a short wetsuit l dont know what to call it) and l was wondering at what point will it be too cold to go surfing with just a spring suit. l surf in va beach and the waters like at high 60s low 70s. could u tell me at what time it is too cold to go in with a spring suit? thanks

l would wear a spring suit until the water hits under 60F. However it is a personal preference.

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A spring suit would be adaquate in 60/70 degree water for most surfers. Also keep in mind that springsuits allow you to move more freely than fullsuits. If l were you, l would just try it once before you move to a fullsuit.

When you feel too cold! Then you either pack it in for the winter, or buy a full wetsuit.

its up to you really.. l went out in malibu on wed wearing a full 3/2 and booties and was freezing (its about 60 degrees now) and then some old dude paddles by me wearing just boardshorts and having a blast.

id say mid-high 60s is time for a full wetsuit unless you have a pretty strong tolerance for the cold.

some people feel comfortable in spring suits in the middle of wither. when ever you feel cold / not comfortable, then that is when its time to get a full wetsuit. l like to wear the full suit like most people at about 60 F water temp.

It depends on the person really, If you are pretty comfortable in a spring suit in the winter then your fine but you will be able to tell if it gets to cold for you.
l live S. Cal and l can not even wear a spring suit the water here is nearly freezing year long.

You've probably got another couple weeks or so before you really need a full suit. It really depends upon the air temp though. I've surfed in a spring suit in VB on Thanksgiving but it was a really warm day. The water will stay in the 60 is until early Dec.

That said, l wore a full suit today at Croatan, but it was a little chilly out.

Kim is pretty much right. l would usually start wearing a springsuit in early Oct, a 3/2 late Oct/early Nov, then booties, then thicker suits, etc. l have to admit--i usually break out my suits a touch earlier than most..i hate cold. l worked in 2 surf shops in VB and that is pretty much what we told the people that asked that question.