What wetsuit do you need in Egypt?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 11 coastal cities in Egypt.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 17.7°C Mar | 28.5°C Aug | nothing |
| Port Said | 17.2°C Feb | 29.0°C Aug | nothing |
| Damietta | 17.7°C Mar | 28.5°C Aug | nothing |
| Rosetta | 17.7°C Feb | 28.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Arīsh | 17.9°C Feb | 29.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Marsá Maţrūḩ | 17.3°C Mar | 27.9°C Aug | nothing |
| El-Tor | 20.9°C Mar | 27.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Abū Qīr | 17.7°C Mar | 28.5°C Aug | nothing |
| El Dabaa | 17.5°C Mar | 28.0°C Aug | nothing |
| As Sallūm | 17.2°C Mar | 27.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Al ‘Alamayn | 17.6°C Mar | 28.3°C Aug | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Egypt →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from