10 Best Men's Wetsuits UK 2024 | O'Neill, Rip Curl and More

This design from HKYMBM utilises the latest neoprene technology to create a full body wetsuit that is even suitable when temperatures drop below freezing. The zip strap on the back also makes it easy to take on or off even if you're out there alone!

The secret ingredient is their revolutionary Flex Energy neoprene which actually activates heat when stretched. At 5 mm, this is an incredible suit that will withstand even the toughest of British winter conditions.

Founded in Santa Cruz, California, O'Neill are the OG wetsuit brand with Jack O'Neill undoubtedly writing the rule book on wetsuits back in the '50s. They've come a long way since those early years, but the core values of this company remain the same.

Their 3/2 mm Psycho is a superior summer suit that'll see you through a few good seasons of hard use. Incredibly lightweight, flexible and durable, the Psycho also features a TB firewall for minimising the bitter edge of the wind as well as internal thermal layering on the chest, back and legs for a truly toasty experience. 

With the bulk of wetsuits being crafted from 100% black neoprene, it's nice to see a brand offer up something different. Quiksilver have certainly achieved this with their 3/2 mm Syncro suit which features the dynamic duo of dark ivy and olive neoprene.

This is a premium wetsuit through and through, made with 100% stretch-flight neoprene for incredible flex while staying light on its toes and warm at the core. The internal thermal lining and vapour panelling only add to the high-end nature of this earthy-toned beauty. 

Another inclusion from Decathlon's own surf brand Olaian, only this suit is all about keeping toasted in the bleakest of midwinter. A hood has been built into its very fabric to give you no qualms about its intentions, all while saving you a bit of money, too. 

It also hits all the right notes in terms of construction, with flexible neoprene across the shoulder and arms and the preferred chest zip and GBS seams to boot. We rate this as a solid suit for the savvy spenders who still want to eliminate any chance of the winter chills setting in. 

Olaian's surfing wetsuit is, simply put, a very good buy. It is ideal for autumn, spring and even summer sessions, with a great mid-point in thickness that could see you just as easily stay warm in 12° water as it could purposefully flushing water through the neck to stay cool in summer.

It's designed for surfing and bodyboarding specifically but would, without question, get along with water sports like kitesurfing, windsurfing and SUP just the same. There's also a chest zip and GBS seams – add these to its thickness and other features, and it's clear that this a real steal.

A clear leap in quality, the 3/2 mm triathlon and swimming wetsuit from Synergy is an advanced, technically sound suit. It includes multi-stretch, hydrodynamic neoprene to increase a swimmer's range of movement.

The 3 mm panels across the torso area have been specially formulated to create buoyancy in the core, while the 2 mm neoprene in the legs will feel delightfully light, helping your kick along. With flexibility and buoyancy at the heart of this suit's design, it's easy to see why professional and beginner swimmers are stepping into the Synergy light. 

This versatile diving number can be either doubled up with a wetsuit jacket or worn on its own for fabulously free range of movement in the shoulders and arms. Its 5.5 mm thickness offers tonnes of warmth where it counts, making it great for longer summer dives and swimming unrestrained.

It also features a unique zipless construction that's easy to slip in and out of. The GBS seams add another element of protection against water flushing throughout the suit and round out a commendable long John from Subea. 

Osprey are an insanely popular outdoor brand who focus a lot of their design attention on producing wetsuits of mid-range price and quality. This is their 3/2 mm steamer suit that's purposed for both surfing and diving, among just about all other water sports. 

The wind-resistant mesh panelling on the chest and back will help to reduce the effects of wind chill, while the rubberised knee pads are included to up the durability when surfing. Overall, it's a standardised and versatile wetsuit that's priced to sell. 

The beauty of a shorty is that it allows for a good deal of movement while also keeping your vital organs tucked in and protected. The 2.5 mm Med X from Cressi certainly won't shield you from cold, cold water, but it'll be fine for prolonging your water time on holiday or at the peak of the British summer. 

This is an ideal suit to pack in the suitcase when headed to destinations where diving and snorkelling are on the cards. The only notes of concern are, again, flatlock seams and a back zip, the latter of which could require a family member's help to open and close.

This wetsuit is perfect to take the edge off the still-chilly British summer waters when swimming, surfing, kiting, windsurfing and even boating. Synergy's 3/2 mm Long John is ripe for the picking.

Faturing an all black, classic aesthetic with low-key branding, it has a back zip that runs over a Synergy logo, but the front keeps things subtle with a smaller chest emblem.