What a good time for surfing in Sydney! Autumn from March to June will have pretty warm water temps but air temps will be getting chilly. Reverse for Spring, with late September to November having cold water with air temps getting warmer.

Our top picks?

For the warmer parts of Spring/Autumn, you should be comfortable in a springsuit, we recommend the Youth Reactor II 2mm Short Arm Springsuit. Or if you really don't feel the cold too much you might prefer a Youth Reactor II 1.5mm Long Arm Crew with a pair of boardies.

In the cooler parts of Autumn/Spring, you will prefer a 3/2mm Steamer. Our top choice is the Hyperfreak 3/2+ Youth Steamer for its comfort and complete freedom of movement. The Defender 3/2mm is another great choice, and while not as ridiculously light and flexible as the Hyperfreak (nothing ever has been) it an awesome all-round performer. The Defender is a warmer series than the Hyperfreak, at a lower price.

It just depends on what’s most important to you - warmth / flexibility / price.

Check out the autumn/spring recommendations for further suggestions if you feel the cold more or you are leaning towards cooler conditions.