25 Good Wetsuits for Ladies

O’Neill Epic 4/3mm Back-Zip Full Suit – Women’s

Yeah, surfing’s really a four-season commitment, but the O’Neill Epic 4/3 Women’s Full Wetsuit is designed to get you through the warmer summer months while you’re planning your wintertime SoCal trip. It costs less than you spend at the taco stand in a month, but still sports many of the same features as O’Neill’s top-of-the-line suits—a warm and stretchy FluiFlex Firewall chest panel, an LSD seamless lumbar area, a Double Super-Seal neck closure, and a glued-in back zip—that are designed to keep you riding from May to September without missing a beat. Each seam has been glued and blindstitched for durability and waterproofing, and they’ve all been strategically placed for easy paddling, while the Krypto knee pads are tough and flexible for ergonomic performance when you’re catching chilly summer, fall, and spring waves. There’s an external key pocket with a keychain loop, too, so you don’t find yourself thumbing a ride home after a particularly gnarly wipeout.

Billabong Salty Daze 2 Glove – Women’s

Winter often brings the best swells, and the cold water can’t keep you away when you’re wearing the Salty Daze 2 Glove. Its 3mm neoprene and Furnace Quick Dry Lining keep your hands warm while the high-stretch Superlight foam core retains heat for hours of surfing. Plus, the textured mesh palm and 3D panel shaping offer grip and dexterity in addition to the warmth.

Sisstr Revolution 7 Seas 3/2mm Chest-Zip Long-Sleeve Full Wetsuit – Women’s

The Sisstr Revolution 7 Seas 3/2mm Chest-Zip Long-Sleeve Full Wetsuit is designed with stretch, a great fit, and warmth for performance in the swells. It is constructed with Super Stretch limestone based neoprene made partially from scrap rubber tires to reduce energy consumption and cut CO2 emissions. This construction keeps you mobile as you paddle and surf while the anatomically correct cut with minimal seams delivers unrestricted warmth and performance. Around your core is a thermal hollow fiber lining that offers warmth and dries quickly for comfort during your longer sessions. And for added warmth, the glued, blindstitched, and taped seams keep water out while the neck and cuff seals prevent flushing.

Roxy Syncro 2.0mm Reef Round Toe Boot – Women’s

Protect your feet from rocky ocean floors and jagged reefs with Roxy 2.0 Syncro Reef Round Toe Boots. Flexible rubber soles protect against sharp surfaces and hidden dangers without inhibiting board feel, and 2mm neoprene adds warmth to keep you toes warm when you’re in the water for hours on end.

Patagonia R1 Lite Yulex Long-Sleeve Top – Women’s

Patagonia is a known problem-solver, and with the Women’s R1 Lite Yulex Long-Sleeve Top they’ve found a sustainable way to get you out into the summer surf with a smile on your face and a happy heart. This 1.5-millimeter wetsuit top is a great addition for cutting the chill of breezy conditions and early morning surf. It’s constructed with Yulex natural rubber for high-performance capabilities and added warmth, but without the petroleum and harmful chemicals required for neoprene production.

It took Patagonia years of research and design to solve surfing’s dirtiest problem, which is the use of petroleum-based neoprene in traditional wetsuits. Patagonia claims Yulex natural rubber reduces their wetsuit CO2 emissions by a whopping 80% over standard neoprene-based wetsuits. And this season Patagonia has updated the construction to be stretchier, lighter, and more comfortable than before.

For greater insight into Yulex natural rubber, it’s sourced from a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified rubber plantation in the highlands of Guatemala. This gives Patagonia total oversight over the production process, maintaining the highest degree of environmental and social responsibility—all without deforesting sensitive ecosystems like many rubber plantations.

Billabong Salty Daze Vest – Women’s

Part of Billabong’s 2019 Surf Capsule Collection, the Salty Daze Vest is a summer surf essential, offering up a touch of coverage and warmth without overwhelming you in the warm waves. The soft neoprene construction teams up with a racerback cut to deliver full mobility on your board, while the high neck reduces chafing and sun exposure. A hidden front zip makes it a breeze to take off once you’re ready to relax on the beach for a spell.

Rip Curl Flash Bomb 3mm Split Toe Bootie – Women’s

Keep your feet from losing heat with the Rip Curl Flash Bomb 3mm Split Toe Bootie—while maintaining their proprioception and dexterity. Balance is key, so the super thin sole ensures you can feel what your foot is doing and adjust accordingly. E5 Flash material traps in heat while E5 Flash Lining Tape further enhances heat retention while helping keep weight low. An anti-stick treatment helps your booties stay fresh between uses, and hook-and-loop straps help you find the perfect fit every time.

O’Neill Reactor II 3/2 Back-Zip Full Wetsuit – Women’s

When you’re on a budget but don’t want to skimp on performance, turn to the O’Neill Women’s Reactor 3/2 Full Wetsuit. Its 3/2mm Fluid Flex neoprene fabric enables you to throw down jaw-dropping moves when you surf without dealing with chattering teeth. Seamless paddle zones deliver unrestricted movement while Flatloc construction provides breathable, overlapping flatstitched seams that don’t chafe.

When the wind picks up, you can count on the Smooth Skin chest and back panels to keep the shivers and blue lips at bay. A back closure system offers easy in and out while its Double Superseal neck provides a toasty two-layer design with 360 smooth skin interior lining, wide adjustability, and a secure lock down. Krypto knee pads also protect your knees and boost durability during long surf sessions.

Billabong 3mm Furnace Synergy Split Toe Boot – Women’s

Billabong built the 3mm Furnace Synergy Split Toe Boot with the chilly waters of a late autumn surf in mind. They feature Superlight foam neoprene with superior stretch and heat retention, and a Furnace jersey lining that uses a myriad of air-trapping bubbles to store your body heat as you ride the cold waves. A split toe construction with vulcanized rubber soles provides the dexterity and grip you need to catch each wave with the barefooted skill you’re used to.

XCEL 2mm Doreen Back-Zip Springsuit – Women’s

Look no further than the XCEL Hawaii Women’s 2mm Doreen Back-Zip Springsuit when you’re surfing tropical waters on sunshine-filled summer days. Built for waters ranging from 65 to 70-degrees Fahrenheit, the Doreen uses a plush, flexible UltraStretch neoprene construction for tons of comfort when you’re waiting for your turn in the line up, and easy movements when you’re slashing the lip just before getting barreled in the waves. Meanwhile, the flatlock seam construction keeps the fit smooth and chafe-free through hours and hours spent playing the waters, while a back-zip entry adds comfort by staying out of your way on your paddle out.

Billabong 3/2 Furnace Carbon Comp Chest-Zip Full Wetsuit – Women’s

It used to be that you’d give up freedom in the water for the warmth of a thicker wetsuit. Not anymore. The Billabong Women’s 3/2 Furnace Carbon Comp Chest-Zip Full Wetsuit delivers the uncompromising flexibility desired by demanding surfers while trapping warmth in northern surf destinations and colder wintertime months. The 3/2 Furnace Carbon Comp Wetsuit keeps you surfing for longer in pumping wintertime swells with its Furnace Carbon lining, which uses heat-activated carbon threads along the inside of the wetsuit.

The DryMax chest zip features an internal membrane that keeps you totally dry while the glued and blindstitched seams fortify the wetsuit from chilly water intrusion. These seams are minimized, as to keep you surfing freely without restriction holding you back. Going one step further for fluid range of motion, X flex strategic paneling stretches with your every move, regardless if you’re paddling into the line up or slashing the lip of a cresting wave.

Billabong Surf Capsule Salty Dayz 3/2 Full Suit – Women’s

Even if things are slightly less than tropical, you can keep the island vibes coming strong with the Billabong Surf Capsule Salty Dayz 3/2 Women’s Full Wetsuit. The print might be warm, but the 3/2 thickness is optimized for brisk waters and easy stretch, while key points have been reinforced with heat tape to improve durability. Billabong constructed the Surf Capsule from a blend of neoprene and nylon for extra toughness and stretch, and it and triple-glued and blind-stitched each and every internal seam to make sure they don’t pull apart or allow cold water in. It finished the suit with an easy-opening chest zip, too, so you can get into your suit without employing an army of friends to help pull it up.

Roxy Satin 1.5mm Long John B-LCK Springsuit – Women’s

Milder swells call for the Roxy Satin 1.5mm Long John B-LCK Springsuit. Its F’n LITE neoprene construction with air-cell-rich limestone provides you with lightweight warmth against chilly sea breezes as you wait for the next set to roll in. Coil B-Lock stitched seams ensure you stay flexible for optimized movement when you catch that perfect wave. Drainage holes keep you from getting weighed down by excess water for added performance while minimalist Roxy style and the cross back with a front and back key hole keep you stylish as you catch waves and paddle out.

Rip Curl G-Bomb Madison 1mm Long-Sleeve Springsuit – Women’s

The Rip Curl G-Bomb Madison 1mm Long-Sleeve Springsuit is designed to keep you stylish, comfortable, and mobile while you surf. It is constructed with Rip Curl’s high-end E5 superstretch neoprene and E-stich seams for a comfortable freedom of movement in the water. Plus, its back-zip entry makes it easy to get in and out of the suit so you can be in the water in no time.

Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 4/3 Chest-Zip Full Wetsuit – Women’s

Inspired by the popular appeal of the Rip Curl Bombshell series for warm water surfing, the Dawn Patrol 4/3 Chest-Zip Full Wetsuit keeps you warm and mobile when you head for the cold seas. It takes design cues from Rip Curl’s high-end suits to offer performance and durability at a price that won’t break the bank. Constructed with Freeflex Superstretch neoprene in the body and super-light, super-stretchy E5 neoprene in the arms, it offers excellent flexibility for unrestricted paddling and shredding. The seams are glued and blind-stitched to minimize water penetration without limiting mobility, and E5 tape at critical stress points further enhances waterproofing and durability. The lock and slide chest-zip allows for easy entry and exit, and the three-hole drainage system allows excess water to escape. All of these things add up to deliver comfort and function in the water, without draining your bank account.

Roxy 3/2 Popsurf Full Zip GBS Wetsuit – Women’s

Sure, the autumn surfing season is in full swing, but you can still carry over your bright summer style with Roxy’s 3/2 Popsurf Full Zip GBS Wetsuit. Part of the Popsurf collection, it combines high-tech design with colorful Hawaiian-inspired fashion and optimal stretch. This full body wetsuit features Roxy’s signature F’N Light neoprene, which uses cell-rich limestone for lightweight warmth in the shoulder season waters, backed by a WarmFlight thermal lining at the body and upper legs. The reinforced seams are tape sealed, and work alongside the limb and neck gaskets to reduce flushing. Roxy equipped it with Ecto-Flex knee pads for durable, flexible protection as you paddle out to the next big wave.

Roxy Satin 1.5mm Long John B-LCK Springsuit – Women’s

Milder swells call for the Roxy Satin 1.5mm Long John B-LCK Springsuit. Its F’n LITE neoprene construction with air-cell-rich limestone provides you with lightweight warmth against chilly sea breezes as you wait for the next set to roll in. Coil B-Lock stitched seams ensure you stay flexible for optimized movement when you catch that perfect wave. Drainage holes keep you from getting weighed down by excess water for added performance while minimalist Roxy style and the cross back with a front and back key hole keep you stylish as you catch waves and paddle out.

Matuse Artemis 3/2 Full Wetsuit – Women’s

Just like the huntress, you are fierce, agile, and confident. Wear the Matuse Women’s Artemis 3/2 Full Wetsuit and stay comfy as you add more skills to your quiver. The waves provide a challenge, but in this Geoprene suit, you’re up for it. This material is made from limestone, so it absorbs less water than neoprene, and it contains nitrogen to maximize its insulating properties. Geoprene has an elongation rate that’s better than human skin—meaning it can stretch more than you do even though you practice yoga twice a week while it stares at you from its folded position on the shelf.

Roxy 3/2 Popsurf Full Zip GBS Wetsuit – Women’s

Sure, the autumn surfing season is in full swing, but you can still carry over your bright summer style with Roxy’s 3/2 Popsurf Full Zip GBS Wetsuit. Part of the Popsurf collection, it combines high-tech design with colorful Hawaiian-inspired fashion and optimal stretch. This full body wetsuit features Roxy’s signature F’N Light neoprene, which uses cell-rich limestone for lightweight warmth in the shoulder season waters, backed by a WarmFlight thermal lining at the body and upper legs. The reinforced seams are tape sealed, and work alongside the limb and neck gaskets to reduce flushing. Roxy equipped it with Ecto-Flex knee pads for durable, flexible protection as you paddle out to the next big wave.

Matuse Artemis 4/3 Full Wetsuit – Women’s

Hunt for the best swell well into the cooler months of the year with the Matuse Women’s Artemis 4/3 Full Wetsuit. This suit is made from Matuse’s limestone-based neoprene, making it not only a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based wetsuits, but also delivers higher performance. Specifically, Geoprene is 98% water impermeable while traditional neoprene is 65% water impermeable meaning Matuse’s Geoprene suits won’t get heavy and weigh you down when you’re surfing for extended periods of time. Its Hydrasilk helps keep you warmer in cold temperatures while the glued and taped seams extend the life the suit after heavy wear. Finally, the built-in neck gaiter prevents flushing when you’re paddling out to the lineup.

O’Neill Psychotech Fuze 5.5/4 Hooded Wetsuit – Women’s

O’Neill is renowned for making some of the best neoprene in the game, but few of their contemporary offerings beat the Women’s Psychotech Fuze 5.5/4 Hooded Wetsuit. Coming in at a cozy 5.5/4mm-thick, the TechnoButter neoprene is warm to say the least, and will keep you toasty all the way down to the low 50s, so surfers in NorCal and the Pacific Northwest need look no further.

The Psychotech incorporates the F.U.Z.E. closure system (similar to your average chest-zip), which enhances ease of entry, so your exposed deck change won’t end in a wardrobe malfunction in front of a bunch of salty surf bros. Plus, the suit includes an external key pocket wi/ loop, so you don’t need to worry about if anyone saw you stash your key on the front tire of your car. And if that’s not enough, the Psychotech also has a hood built-in that prevents ice-cream headache, keeps the sun out of your eyes and the water off your face, so you can focus on spotting incoming swell.

XCEL Comp 3/2 Wetsuit – Women’s

Keep your muscles warm in cool waters with XCEL Hawaii’s Comp 3/2 Wetsuit. With a 3/2mm thickness, this suit is perfect for water temperatures ranging from 56 – 64F so you can maintain energy for popups and carving. Light and soft limestone veoprene is naturally warming, and with the minimal bulk of plush thermo, this wetsuit feels like second skin for natural agility. Non-restrictive glide skin collar minimizes flushing while the water-tight zipper ensures a leak-proof design.

Matuse Geo La Boheme 1mm Springsuit – Women’s

Those aquamarine waters only hold the fainest of chills, so grab your Matuse Geo La Boheme 1mm Springsuit and your board and paddle out to the nearest wave. This shorty features soft and stretchy Geoprene with just the right amount of thickness for core warmth while you surf. Henley snaps at the front offer a stylishly simple way to get in and out, while the cross-back cut of the suit delivers full mobility on your board. Plus, a reversible design gives you double the style options if you have to travel long-distance to your favorite beach.

O’Neill O’riginal Fuze 4/3 Taped Wetsuit – Women’s

You’re not gonna let a little winter weather get between you and the next wave, so without further ado you pull on the O’Neill O’riginal Ruze 4/3 Taped Wetsuit. The construction is performance-rich, using ultra-stretchy, super soft Ultralex neoprene, and its seams are fully taped to keep you dry and loose on the water—plus, the seams are strategically placed for optimum comfort paddling out to the next break. A thermal lining absorbs and retains your body heat so you stay nice and toasty in the chilly waves, while the Smoothskin exterior sheds water and reduces wind chill once you’re riding them.

O’Neill Bahia Front-Zip 1mm Jacket – Women’s

The versatile O’Neill Bahia Front-Zip 1mm Jacket can be worn as a layering piece on chilly mornings or as a stand-alone during warm summer swells. Its UltraFlex construction keeps you mobile as you paddle and surf while the seamless paddle zones enable you to move freely when you’re making your way out past the break. The front zip design makes it easy to get in and out of the jacket so you can spend more time in the water and less time getting ready.