What wetsuit do you need in Saudi Arabia?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 8 coastal cities in Saudi Arabia.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam | 19.3°C Feb | 34.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Al Jubayl | 19.4°C Feb | 34.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Khobar | 18.8°C Jan | 34.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Ras Tanura | 19.3°C Feb | 34.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Al Khafjī | 17.9°C Jan | 33.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Ḩaql | 21.6°C Mar | 28.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Al Awjām | 19.3°C Feb | 34.4°C Aug | nothing |
| As Saffānīyah | 17.2°C Jan | 34.3°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 Saudi Arabia →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from