The SRFACE Heat 2.0 6/5 Hooded: Built for the harshest winter sessions

The Heat 2.0 emerges from winters spent listening to surfers who refuse to stay on land when the temperature drops. Rebuilt with new materials and advanced construction, it delivers warmth, flexibility, and durability in conditions where most suits fall short. Its new features protect your core from wind and water while keeping your shoulders and arms moving freely during long, cold paddle-outs.

TIME 5 minutes

AUTHOR Ria Tomasakova

5 Hooded: Built for the harshest winter sessions

The Heat 2.0 is our most advanced winter wetsuit yet, redesigned from the ground up with new materials and construction innovations. Using insights from our ambassadors, feedback from customers, and dedicated research and development, we’ve upgraded the original Heat to create a wetsuit that pushes performance in freezing conditions even further. From new HeatShield™ chest and back panels to the ultra-flexible GridFlex™ lining, every detail is designed to lock in warmth, keep water out, and let you move freely even in the heaviest surf. Say hello to the Heat 2.0.

For most surfers, winter means fewer sessions. The air stings, the water feels like ice, and the paddle-out can test even the most committed. But when the charts light up, the swell is clean, and the lineup empties, the ones who stay out are the ones with the right gear.

FREEDOM WHERE YOU NEED IT MOST

Thick neoprene often means restricted movement, but not here. The Heat 2.0 uses a GridFlex™ lining across the upper body, shoulders, and arms. This lightweight nylon-spandex mix features a grid structure that minimizes water absorption while boosting stretch. The payoff: unrestricted paddling and freedom of movement where it matters most, even in a 6/5mm wetsuit.

Paired with the redesigned shoulder entry system, the wetsuit adapts perfectly to your body. A double-elastic adjustment delivers a snug, watertight seal that can be tightened or loosened with one hand, even with gloves on. No fiddling, no flushing, just a secure fit and all-day comfort.

PREMIUM MATERIALS FOR MAXIMUM WARMTH

At the core is the most flexible and lightest grade limestone-based neoprene foam available, offering superior insulation, durability, and stretch. It is engineered for cold-water performance and comfort.

On top of that, one of the biggest changes in the Heat 2.0 is the new HeatShield™ chest and back panels. This is the most advanced material we have used so far and a clear step up from traditional smoothskin. Because the HeatShield™ rubberized coating can be applied on top of regular double lined neoprene, we can finish these panels with GBS stitching and sealed seams all around. This not only strengthens the panels and improves water resistance, but also makes them far more durable in day-to-day use, reducing the surface damage and seam failures that smoothskin is more prone to.

In the water, HeatShield™ repels water, blocks windchill, and stays flexible while you paddle. It also gives you a natural bit of grip on your board without feeling sticky or stiff. All of this comes together to keep your core warmer and your wetsuit in better shape throughout the coldest winter sessions.

SEALED AGAINST THE COLD

Every element of the Heat 2.0’s construction is designed to stop cold water from finding its way in.

  • 100% liquid-sealed external seams add durability and strength, now extended across the chest and back panels.
  • Fully taped internal seams prevent irritation, reinforce the stitching, and provide an extra barrier against water entry.
  • Precision-cut cuffs with inner stretch-limiting seals lock out flushing at the wrists and ankles.
  • Seam-free lower legs make the wetsuit easier to put on, reduce seam tears or stress at the cuffs, and increase flexibility through the calves and knees.
  • Abrasion-resistant knee pads handle the wear and tear of duck dives and pop-ups.

Together, this construction locks out water, locks in heat, and extends the lifespan of your wetsuit season after season.

SURF EVEN IN THE HARSHEST WINTER

The Heat 2.0 6/5 Hooded isn’t your all-rounder. It’s not the suit for mild autumn sessions or spring mornings. It’s the specialist built for the depths of winter, for icy winds and freezing lineups, for the days most surfers skip.

Winter surfing isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. The Heat 2.0 6/5 Hooded gives you the confidence to paddle out when others don’t, and the warmth to stay out long enough to make it count. With GridFlex™ lining, HeatShield™ panels, fully sealed seams, and an integrated hood, it’s the most advanced wetsuit SRFACE has ever made, engineered to help you push into the coldest sessions of your life.

Keep surfing all winter long

TIME 5 minutes

AUTHOR Ria Tomasakova