What wetsuit do you need in Iraq?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 1 coastal city in Iraq.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Fāw | 15.3°C Jan | 33.4°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 Iraq →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from