Why Choose Our Kids Wetsuits

Start with thickness.

A 3/2 steamer for winter and the shoulder seasons, a 2mm springsuit for summer, a 1.5mm top or neo shorts for warm water. Sizing goes by numerical size, not age, and the fit should be snug with no loose bits at the back or knees. Remember… sizing up to make room for your growing grommet just makes a suit looser and colder.

Bathers or boardshorts underneath are fine, but nothing that bunches. A back zip is easier for a kid to manage alone and usually cheaper. A chest zip seals better and flushes less. 

Wetsuits essentially warm a thin layer of water against the skin rather than keeping them dry, which is why fit matters. Seams are glued and blind stitched. For example, the O'Neill Focus is sealed for warmth and the Billabong Salty Dayz is made from recycled jersey and a natural rubber blend for comfort and sustainability. 

Being in Gerringong, we can fit kids from Kiama and the wider Illawarra in person. Rinse after every surf and dry inside out in the shade. After a different fit? See our boys wetsuits, girls wetsuits, toddler wetsuits and the kids wetsuit sale.

Shop Kids Wetsuits With Expert Advice From Real Surfers

A suit that fits equals a kid who stays in the water. Come into the Gerringong shop for a fitting or message us online and we'll sort size and thickness from home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Kids Wetsuits

What thickness wetsuit does my child need?

A 3/2 steamer for winter and the shoulder seasons, a 2mm springsuit for summer, a 1.5mm top or neo shorts for warm water.

What do kids wear under a wetsuit?

Bathers or boardshorts or nothing at all if they're comfortable. Just avoid anything that bunches.

How should a kids wetsuit fit?

Snug all over with no loose pockets at the lower back or knees. It'll feel firm on land and ease once they're in the water.

Do wetsuits keep kids warm?

Yes, by warming a thin layer of water against the skin (as opposed to keeping them 100% dry).

Where can I buy kids wetsuits near me?

Right here in Gerringong… an easy trip from Kiama and across the Illawarra. Come in for a fitting or order online.

What are the available delivery options?

We offer fast, insured delivery across Australia, usually dispatched within one business day. Local to the South Coast? Select free in-store pickup from our Gerringong surf shop.