Water temp/wetuit needs?

Discussion in 'East Florida' started by eclipse13, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. eclipse13

    eclipse13 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 30, 2008
    I'm going to be heading to Cocoa Beach to surf in a few weeks. What kind of suit should I be bringing?
     
  2. rmatlack

    rmatlack New Member

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    Jul 10, 2008
    cocoa beach is business casual, a button up shirt and jacket will be more than suitable.
     

  3. Cutebilly182

    Cutebilly182 Member

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    Jul 17, 2009
    You should bring a Rip Curl or Body Glove wetsuit. Hope this helps
     
  4. eclipse13

    eclipse13 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 30, 2008
    Maybe I should be more specific. Currently in southern NC I am wearing a full 4/3 with booties, no gloves or hood. Do I need to bring my 4/3 full suit, my 3/2 spring suit, or baggies and a tshirt?
     
  5. VAsurfer604

    VAsurfer604 Well-Known Member

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    Jan 13, 2009
    I've got a question along the same lines. I am heading down from Virginia to Charleston and St. Augustine the week of April 4 for spring break. What is the water temperature usually like and what type of suit do yall wear? Im currently in a hooded 4/3 amd 5mil boots and gloves so i am trying to get an idea of what im gonna need.
     
  6. e-bot

    e-bot Well-Known Member

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    Sep 6, 2007
    It's been really cold this year in Brevard County, so bring a full suit, even though you might not need it. A 3/2 should be enough and almost no one wears booties. The water temp is in the mid/upper 60s where I am, about 20 miles south of Cocoa Beach.
     
  7. eatswell

    eatswell Well-Known Member

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    Jul 14, 2009
    Water temperature for Cocoa Beach is 65 which for me is right about board short only conditions provided the air temperature is 65 or higher. I am 220 lbs though, and got a lot of insulation.
     
  8. GoodVibes

    GoodVibes Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2008
    Wow, upper 60's.is real cold .You guys should come to N.J.
     
  9. eclipse13

    eclipse13 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 30, 2008
    haha, it got to about 47 in Wilmington, and that is plenty cold for me.
     
  10. fltraveler

    fltraveler Well-Known Member

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    Jul 10, 2008
    it was down in the lower 50's a few weeks ago down in central florida. the water is only gonna get warmer though. your 3/2 spring should be fine by the time you get down here.
     
  11. GoodVibes

    GoodVibes Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2008
    Coldest for me this year was about 38.I guess we don't know any better up here.
     
  12. SouthoftheBoarder

    SouthoftheBoarder New Member

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    Jan 30, 2010
    yeah if your going to cocoa i would bring a springy. water hit 60 maybe 61 in jax this week so it seem to be warming up. maybe even boardshorts and a topper. depends what the local weather is