WETSUIT SIZING CHART

The needessentials wetsuit size recommendations below are determined by height and weight. Please note this is just a size guide and NOT a guarantee of fit, each individual surfer has a subjective wetsuit fit preference. (*We suggest opting for a size up if you’re in the higher size brackets of the scale and you're unfamiliar with how our wetsuits fit.) 

If you require any more information or advice on sizing please email us and we will happily assist further.

 MENS SIZE GUIDE

Size	Height Range (cm)	Weight Range (kg)	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	159-167	55-60	90	70
S	168-173	58-67	95	75
ST	174-179	58-67	95	75
MS	168-173	68-77	100	80
M	174-179	68-77	100	80
MT	180-185	68-77	100	80
LS	174-179	78-86	105	85
L	180-185	78-86	105	85
LT	186-191	78-86	105	85
XLS	180-185	87-96	110	90
XL	186-191	87-96	110	90
XLT	192-200	87-96	110	90
XXL	192-200	97-110	115	95

 

 

WOMENS SIZE GUIDE

Size	Height Range (cm)	Weight Range (kg)	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hip (cm)
4	155-166	45-52	77	60	86
6	160-169	53-58	80	63	89
6 T	164-173	53-58	80	63	89
8 S	160-169	59-62	83	67	92
8	164-173	59-62	83	67	92
8 T	167-176	59-62	83	67	92
10 S	164-173	63-67	87	70	95
10	167-176	63-67	87	70	95
10 T	169-178	63-67	87	70	95
12 S	167-176	68-75	91	73	99
12	169-178	68-75	91	73	99
12 T	172-181	68-75	91	73	99
14	172-181	76-82	95	77	103

 

BOOTS SIZE GUIDE

NOTE: Boots are in US sizes and feature a narrow template for a tight fit.

SIZE		Length in centimetres:
6		22.5
7		23.5
8		24.5
9		25.5
10		26.5
11		27.5
12		28.5
13		30

BOARDSHORT SIZE GUIDE

Size	Waist (cm)	Hip (cm)
28	75	82
30	80	87
32	85	92
33	88	95
34	90	98
36	95	103
38	100	108

 

YOUTH WETSUIT SIZE GUIDE

Size	Height Range (cm)	Weight Range (Kg)
6	123-128	25-30
8	128-133	28-33
10	133-143	33-38
12	143-153	39-43
14	153-163	44-53
16	163-173	54-62

 

WETSUIT GLOVE SIZE GUIDE

Wetsuit Glove Size	Width (CM)- Palm	Length (CM)- Palm (base) to Middle Finger Tip
S	7	15-17
M	8	17-19
L	9	19-21
XL	10	21-23

  

WETSUIT HOODS AND BALACLAVA SIZE GUIDE

Wetsuit Balaclava And Hood Size	Head Circumference (cm.)
S	51
M	55
L	58
XL	61

 

“What if my suit doesn’t fit?"

Once you receive your wetsuit try it on and make sure you are satisfied with the fit before wearing it in the ocean. We will be pleased to exchange unused wetsuits which are still in clean new condition. Simply email customer service to receive postage instructions.

(*Please note that return shipping to needessentials for size exchanges is at your expense, we will then return ship the replacement wetsuit back to you free of charge).