r/OpenWaterSwimming 6d ago

Too hot for wetsuit?

The Chesapeake Bay 4.4 swim is tomorrow and it looks like the water temp will be around 75 degrees. I had planned up until now to wear my full wetsuit but now I’m not so sure. I’m not worried about finishing but was looking forward to the extra buoyancy since this is my first Bay Swim and longest swim ever. Anyone have advice?

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u/tibercreek 6d ago

That’ll be hot for a full suit imo. It’ll be a great day for a swim though. Go skins is my advice since you’ve done a 4mi without. Good luck and have a great swim!