Rip Curl's women's springsuits are lighter wetsuits for warm water and summer surf. Choose a long-sleeve or short-sleeve springsuit in 1.5mm or 2mm, with G-Bomb and Dawn Patrol styles.

Shop Women's Springsuit Wetsuits

A springsuit trades leg coverage for freedom, so the main choices are sleeve length and thickness. Long sleeves help on windy days, and short sleeves free up your arms when the sun is out. If the water drops below the mid-60s, step up to women's fullsuits. Use the women's wetsuit guide to compare ranges.

Shop by style

Most spring suits in the range fall into one of these styles:

  1. Long sleeve springsuits: the most popular women's spring suit, including the G-Bomb 2mm Long Sleeve Back Zip Springsuit in E5 neoprene and Yulex, and the Dawn Patrol 2/2 Long Sleeve Springsuit. The sleeves shelter your upper body when the wind picks up.
  2. Front zip springsuits: the G-Bomb 1.5mm Long Sleeve Front Zip Full Springsuit offers full coverage and easy entry, with E5 neoprene and E-stitched seams.
  3. Short sleeve springsuits: the Dawn Patrol 2/2 Short Sleeve Eco Springsuit uses plant-based foam and E5 neoprene for warm days when you want your arms free.
  4. Vented and printed G-Bomb styles: the G-Bomb Tropical Long Sleeve Back Zip Springsuit adds perforated vents, and the G-Bomb Farm Rio Tropical version adds an external key pocket.
  5. Jackets and bottoms: add a neoprene layer to a springsuit on cooler days, or see the G-Bomb 2mm Long Jane in women's fullsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What water temperature is a springsuit for?

Rip Curl's thickness chart puts a 2mm spring suit at 65 to 75°F, with a 3/2 fullsuit taking over between 60 and 65°F. Above 75°F, most surfers switch to a rash guard. The wetsuit thickness guide explains how wind and session length shift that choice.

Should I get a long sleeve or short sleeve springsuit?

Go long sleeve if your local break gets windy or you surf early. The sleeves cut wind chill on your upper body, and the short legs keep you flexible. The G-Bomb 2mm and Dawn Patrol 2/2 Long Sleeve are good starting points. Choose a short sleeve, like the Dawn Patrol 2/2 Short Sleeve Eco Springsuit, for warmer days when you want more arm freedom.

What's the difference between a 1.5mm and a 2mm springsuit?

The 1.5mm G-Bomb styles are the thinner option, built to stay light and flexible in warm water. The 2mm suits, like the G-Bomb 2mm Long Sleeve Back Zip and Dawn Patrol 2/2, add a little more warmth for mild conditions. If you surf through spring and early summer, 2mm covers more days; if you mostly surf in summer, 1.5mm is plenty.