Surfing wetsuits typically thicker neoprene in the chest and back to keep your core organs warm, thinner neoprene is in extremities where surfers require more mobility. Wetsuits work by allowing a small amount of water in the wetsuit. Your body heats up the water and keeps you warm. There are many styles of surfing wetsuits. The most common styles are springsuits, full suits and hooded suits. They come in back zip and chest zip.
Men's surfing wetsuits that are 1mm-2mm great options for surfing water temperatures of 71 degrees and up. A 3/2 or 3mm is recommended for 64 to 71 degree water; 4/3mm for 59 to 66 degree water; 5/4/3mm for 49 to 55 degree water. If you plan to extend your season and continue surfing even when water temperatures drop, consider a 6/5/4mm hooded suit, which can be worn in water temperatures as low as 35 degrees.