10 Best Wetsuits for Kids UK 2024 | Roxy, O'Neill and More

The O'Neill junior psycho is a premium wetsuit in a class of its own. The 4/3 mm thickness in the torso and limbs means that it's suitably constructed to stand up to all UK summer conditions plus plenty of spring and autumn sessions, too. 

O'Neill drive home the high-end nature of the suit by including a plethora of features. To name a few, there's a chest zip, GBS seams, knee pads, a key pocket, an anti-flush barrier, 100% techno butter neoprene and a double neck seal to keep your child as warm as possible. The Psycho is a top-shelf suit for any kid and parent to adore. 

Ripcurl's Flashbomb has been a market-leading staple of the wetsuit industry for a long, long time. This is their updated E5 model that's fresh off the press and just waiting to be snapped up and worn.

The fast drying lightweight aspects of the suit are on ode to its modern design while the high stretch neoprene will help give kids a flexibility like no other. The GBS seams coupled with the flash lining tape add to its tight-knit, water-repellant nature, and it's also extremely comfortable with an easy-to-use zip-free design to boot. 

The Roxy Pop is another girls-only suit with plenty of colour and design features that help it stand out from the sometimes dull wetsuit crowd. It includes a chest zip, knee pads and warm fleece lining, making for a comfortable, easy-to-wear suit that'll stand the test of time. 

The range of sizing runs from 8-16 years, guaranteeing a snug-fitting suit for all keen surfer girls. Made with 3/2 mm neoprene, it's a great summer option that also has an environmentally-conscious aspect through the recycled polyester used in the wetsuit's construction. 

Another winter suit up next, only this time it's designed specifically for the girls. Billabong's 5/4 mm Synergy has a fun and enticing panel design that will make your daughter feel like a real life sea-breaching mermaid. 

Hitting all the right notes on quality with GBS seams, super-flex silicone stretch sleeves and chest zip ensure thats this suit will stick around for a few good winters of use. Just make sure to source some boots, gloves and a hood for that complete seal-like protection. 

Gul's 5/3 mm Response wetsuit is a good mid-range option for any kid with the desire to keep the surf stoke alive into the colder months. The carefully selected panels of neoprene for each body part make it known that this suit means business. 

Through a thermal insulating chest, an extra stretchy upper and durable lower with included knee pads, it's lear that the construction of this suit has been really well thought through. All stitching is done using the GBS approach too, which only adds to its quality build and warmth.

C-Skins is another British owned and operated surf brand with a rich history in the UK surf scene. The 3/2 mm Element wetsuit is one of their cheaper models that still boasts plenty of great features including three colourways and an included key pocket.

Get the kids learning to surf with this neat neoprene number that incorporates a mesh-skin chest and back to reduce wind chill by increasing the heat where it matters. It comes in an impressively inclusive five sizes to fit all children from the ages of 4 to 16.

Team Magnus have really upped the ante here with a super-warm 5 mm neoprene thickness. This increase will give any kid who tends to feel the cold a chance to remain toasty while playing in the water. 

Owing to its warming characteristics, the GBS seams ensure a retention of heat throughout the suit that the previous wetsuits simply won't match. It is still only recommended for summer days, though, as its short-armed and short-legged style dictates. 

At 2.5 mm thick, this full length wetsuit will keep the kiddies warm through the chillier summer and early autumn days. It's another wetsuit range that offers six sizes, but this time, they start the fitting at 3-4 years and run all the way up to 13+ years. 

Rated UPF 50+, this suit also shapes up commendably against the sun, making it a great choice for all water-based activities. Again, the flatlock seams points to the budget nature of the suit, however, the included key pocket and lighter neoprene on the sleeves help this offering along and into its rightful place on this list. 

UK owned and operated Two Bare Feet from Devon have been keeping the beach stoke alive since 1994. This is their 2 mm summer suit for babies and toddlers, coming in six sizes from 0-6 months up to 3-4 years. 

With a smart front zip, this is both a stylish and functional wetsuit that's ideal for beach days in the summer months. Flatlock seams will allow a good flushing of water for your baby to feel the sea-thrills without overheating when playing in the sand, and hopefully, not eating it either!

Banana Bite have brought the house down with seven unique sizes to choose from, ranging from 2-3 right the way up to 11-12 years. There are four colourways on offer too, so you'll be able to find something appealing whatever your child's into at the moment. 

The suit is constructed from neoprene with super-stretch shoulders for a good amount of flexibility where it counts. Flatlock seams do nod towards the budget nature of this product, however, as a summer suit for beach days with the family, your children could do a lot worse.