Choosing the right size wetsuit is essential. If the fit isn’t correct, then your suit might not keep you warm or movement may be restricted.

The best way to ensure your wetsuit will fit well is by measuring yourself. You’ll need accurate measurements for your height, chest, and waist. When measuring your height make sure you’re barefoot and standing on a flat surface. Your chest measurement should be taken under your armpits and around the widest point of your chest. When measuring your waist, breathe out and measure around the narrowest part of your waist, between your ribs and your hips.

Women’s wetsuits are sized via UK and US women’s dress sizes, but include an 8S, 10S and 12S option, standing for small which caters to shorter heights. Generally, our women’s sizes come up a little larger (ranging from a half size to a whole size depending on style. This becomes more pronounced the larger up the size range you go. For this reason we’d highly recommend measuring yourself and basing your size decision on our chart.)

When trying your suit on, you’re looking for a snug fit all round. There shouldn’t be any excess material around your neck, under your arms or behind the knees, as this means the suit is too big and it won’t keep you warm. You should also make sure your suit isn’t too tight in these areas, as this will restrict movement, cause rubbing and put strain on the neoprene, possibly reducing the wetsuit’s lifespan.

Womens wetsuit sizes chart

Size	Height	Chest	Waist
US O/UK2	5'1" - 5'3" 155 - 160cm	29.5" 75cm	22" 55cm
US 2/UK 4	5'2" - 5'4" 158 - 163cm	30.5" 77.5cm	23" 58.5cm
US 4/UK 6	5'3" - 5'5" 160 - 165cm	31.5" 80cm	24" 61cm
US 6S/UK 8S	5.3-55 160 - 165cm	32.5" 82.5cm	26" 66cm
US 6/UK 8	54-56 163 - 168cm	32.5" 82.5cm	26" 66cm
US 8S/UK 10S	54-56 163 - 168cm	33.5" 85cm	27" 68.5cm
US 8/UK 10	5.5™-57 165 - 170cm	33.5" 85cm	27" 68.5cm
US 10S/UK 12S	5'4" - 5'6" 165 - 170cm	35" 89cm	28" 71cm
US 10/UK 12	56-58 168 - 173cm	35" 89cm	28" 71cm
US 12S/UK 14S	5'6" - 5' 8" 168 - 173cm	36.5" 93cm	30" 76cm
US 12/UK 14	57-59 170 - 175cm	36.5" 93cm	30" 76cm
US 14S/UK 16S	5'7" - 5' 9" 170 - 175cm	38.5" 98cm	31" 79cm
US 14/UK 16	5'9" - 5' 11" 172 - 180cm	38.5" 98cm	31" 79cm
US 165/UK 18S	5' 9" - 5'11" 172 - 180cm	39.5" 100.5cm	33" 84cm
US 16/UK 18	5'9"- 6'0" 175 - 183cm	39.5" 100.5cm	33" 84

 

C-Skins NuWave Journey

From Spring 2024 C-Skins will offer a full range of natural rubber wetsuits. Wetsuits have traditionally been made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber made from either limestone or oil. C-Skins NuWave range, on the other hand, comes from the Hevea tree; a plant-based alternative with minimal environmental impact. Click here for more information.

 

Womens Rash X & UV Skins

Size	Chest	Waist
US 4 / UK 6	30 1/2" - 32 1/2"" 77 - 82cm	23" - 25" 59 - 64cm
US 6 / UK 8	32" - 34" 81 - 86cm	25" - 27" 63 - 68cm
US 8 / UK 10	33 1/2" - 35 1/2"" 85 - 90cm	26 1/2" - 28 1/2" 67 - 72cm
US 10 / UK 12	35" - 37" 89 - 94cm	28" - 30" 71 - 76cm
US 12 / UK 14	36 1/2" - 38 1/2"" 93 - 98cm	29 1/2" - 31 1/2" 75 - 80cm
US 14 / UK 16	38" - 40" 97 - 102cm	31" - 33" 83 - 88cm

Adult Footwear

UK	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
EU	37	38	39	40	42	43	44	46	47
US	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13

 

Adult Socks

Size	3XS	2XS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
UK	1 - 3	2-4	4-6	5 - 7	7 - 8	8-9	9 - 10	11 - 12
EU	33 - 35	34 - 37	37 - 39	38-41	41 - 42	42 - 43	43 - 45	46 - 47
US	2 - 4	3 -5	5 -7	6 -8	8 -9	9 -10	10 -11	11 -12

 

Adult Gloves

If you’re also measuring for accessories, your hand size is measured at its widest width, and length from the base of your palm to the tip of your middle finger.

Size	Palm Width	Length
3XS	7 cm	16 cm
2XS	7.5 cm	17 cm
XS	8 cm	18 cm
S	8.5 cm	19 cm
M	9 cm	20 cm
L	9.5 cm	21 cm
XL	10 cm	22 cm

 

Hoods

Head circumference is measured horizontally around your forehead.

Size	Head Circumference
JNR	48 cm
XS	51 cm
S	53 cm
M	56 cm
L	58 cm
XL	61 cm

 

Legend Buoyancy Aids

	Chest Size		Wearer's Weight		Buoyancy (N)
SIZE	CM	INCH	KG	LBS	Actual value	Nominal value
KIDS	76 - 86	30 - 34	30 - 40	66-88	35	35
S/M	86 - 106	34 - 42	40 - 60	88 - 132	45	40
M/L	106 - 116	42-46	60 - 80	132 - 176	50	50
L/XL	116 - 127	46-50	> 70	> 154	70	50
2XL	> 127	> 50	> 70	> 154	70	50

 

The c-skins size charts are only an indication of your correct size. For the perfect fit we recommend visiting us at H2O Sports who will be full of valuable advice and knowledge, plus you can try the product on so you're happy it's super comfortable and the perfect size for you.