Rip Curl's kids wetsuits keep groms warm for cold winter sessions and long summer beach days. Shop 3/2 and 4/3 fullsuits, springsuits, and UPF 50+ children's surf suits for girls and boys.

Shop Kids Wetsuits

Start with your local water temperature, then choose a level. The Omega and Dawn Patrol suits cover most young surfers at friendlier prices. The E-Bomb, Flashbomb Pro, and F-Bomb Fusion add premium linings for kids who surf all year. Our wetsuit thickness guide matches each thickness to the water it's built for.

Shop by style

The kids range splits into four groups, each suited to a different season or job:

  1. Kids fullsuits: 3/2, 4/3, and 5/4 steamers for cool water. Back-zip styles like the Kids Omega are the easiest to put on. The Flashbomb Pro and Kids Dawn Patrol 4/3 Chest-Zip Suits add thermal linings for winter.
  2. Kids springsuits: 1.5mm and 2mm suits for warm water, including the G-Bomb 1.5mm Front Zip Long Sleeve Springsuit and the Kids Dawn Patrol 2mm in long sleeve and short sleeve.
  3. Jackets, rash vests, and surf suits: children's surf suits like the Sunshine Club and Magic Coast Long Sleeve Surfsuits and the Flashbomb Neo Poly Long Sleeve Wetsuit Jacket. All three offer UPF 50+ protection for long days in the sun.
  4. Booties, gloves and hoods: the Junior Dawn Patrol 3mm Round Toe Booties and Dawn Patrol 2mm Glove for colder sessions, and the Junior Reefwalker Booties for walking over reef and rocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thickness wetsuit does my child need?

Match the suit to the water. Rip Curl's thickness chart puts a 2mm springsuit at 65 to 75°F, a 3/2 fullsuit at 60 to 65°F, and a 4/3 fullsuit at 55 to 60°F. For colder water, the Dawn Patrol 5/4 Chest Zip Hooded Fullsuit adds a built-in hood and E4 thermo lining. The full wetsuit thickness guide covers wind and session length too.

Is an E-Bomb or Flashbomb Pro kids wetsuit worth the upgrade over an Omega?

It depends on how often your child surfs. The Omega uses E5 and E3 neoprene with sealed seams, making it a reliable, affordable pick for kids just starting out. The E-Bomb and Flashbomb Pro add E7 thermo lining, sealed cuffs, and GB seams, making them a good fit for kids who stay out through cool mornings and surf most weekends.

Does my child need a wetsuit or a children's surf suit?

A wetsuit is about warmth, while a surf suit is about sun protection. Lycra surf suits like the Sunshine Club and Magic Coast Long Sleeve Surfsuits offer UPF 50+ coverage for warm water and long beach days. They don't insulate like neoprene, though. If the water is cool enough to make your child shiver, choose a kids springsuit or fullsuit instead.