What wetsuit do you need in Syria?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 5 coastal cities in Syria.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia | 17.9°C Mar | 29.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Ţarţūs | 17.9°C Mar | 29.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Jablah | 17.9°C Mar | 29.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Bāniyās | 17.9°C Mar | 29.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Burj Islām | 17.9°C Mar | 29.3°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 Syria →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from