Stay out longer: The story behind the SRFACE Remix 4/3 Hooded

Some days the wind picks up and the water drops a few degrees, but the swell is too good to miss. That’s when the Remix 4/3 Hooded steps in. Made from premium Japanese limestone neoprene with fully sealed seams and a double-lined construction, it keeps you warm without restricting movement. The built-in hood extends your range into cooler temperatures, so you can stay comfortable and focused when the conditions turn cold.

TIME 5 minutes

AUTHOR Ria Tomasakova

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There’s a moment every surfer knows well. The waves are pumping, the lineup is clean, but the wind cuts across the surface and the water feels like it’s reaching straight into your bones. You hesitate, thinking: one more wave, or should I call it a day?

That’s the exact moment SRFACE designed the Remix 4/3 Hooded for.

COLD WATER, WARM HEART

Surfing in cool to cold water isn’t just about toughness, it’s about finding gear that lets you focus on the ride, not the temperature. Whether it’s early spring mornings, crisp autumn sessions, or windy days when the chill gets under your skin, the Remix keeps you warm, light, and loose enough to surf the way you want.

With Yamamoto #40 Japanese limestone neoprene, this wetsuit isn’t just flexible. It feels buttery smooth, hugging your body like a second skin while still locking in heat. Combined with 100% sealed seams, the Remix keeps cold water out and warmth in, giving you lasting comfort without that stiff feel surfers dread.

SESSIONS THAT NEVER END

If you’ve ever been forced out of the water early because of the cold, you know how frustrating it feels. SRFACE doubled down on durability and flexibility so you can keep chasing waves as long as they’re breaking.

The wetsuit is fully double lined with a combination of soft nylon and spandex jersey, giving the neoprene more stretch while protecting it from wear and tear. It also makes for stronger, longer-lasting seams between panels, a difference you’ll feel when your wetsuit is your second skin.

On top of that, the seams are glued and blind stitched (GBS) and reinforced with inside taping. Translation: less water sneaks in, and your suit stays warmer, sturdier, and surf-ready session after session.

And then there’s the hood. By sealing in warmth around your head and neck, the spots where surfers lose the most heat, the hooded design means you can comfortably push this 4/3 into colder conditions than a standard 4/3 would allow. In practice, that means one wetsuit covers a wider range of temperatures, giving you more versatility across seasons.

THE SWEET SPOT FOR MEDIUM-COLD SURF

A hooded 4/3 fills an important gap in a surfer’s quiver. It’s designed for medium-cold waters like those in the North of France, the United Kingdom, or the Netherlands, places where a regular 4/3 sometimes isn’t enough, but a 5/4 can feel too heavy and restrictive. The hood adds extra protection on windy days, locking in warmth and shielding your ears from cold water and offshore gusts. That ear protection isn’t just about comfort, it also helps prevent long-term issues like a surfer's ear, which is common in colder, windier climates.

Think of those early morning paddles when the air still bites, or the late-afternoon sessions when the sun dips and the wind picks up. That’s when you’ll feel the difference in this wetsuit. The Remix is about more waves, less shivering, and the confidence that your suit has your back from the first paddle-out to the last ride in.

WHY IT MATTERS

At the end of the day, surfing isn’t about gear, it’s about freedom. But the wrong gear can cut that freedom short. The Remix 4/3 Hooded gives you the confidence to paddle out when others hesitate, to stretch your sessions deeper into the season, and to make the most of every swell.

And if your local winter gets truly brutal? SRFACE also offers 5/4 and 6/5 wetsuits built for the coldest months. But for many surfers, the Remix 4/3 Hooded strikes the perfect balance of warmth, flexibility, and everyday usability.

So next time you’re staring at a lineup of icy perfection, don’t think twice. Pull on your Remix, pull up the hood, and paddle into the session you deserve.

The ultimate wetsuit for every surfer

From €159

TIME 5 minutes

AUTHOR Ria Tomasakova