Dressing well to practice longe côte is essential, especially when the water temperature varies greatly from one season to another. Whether you are walking in the sea in the middle of summer or in the middle of winter, the longe côte outfit must provide you with warmth, comfort, and freedom of movement. Here is how to adapt your longe côte equipment for each season to fully enjoy your outings by the sea.
☀️ In summer: lightness, breathability, and sun protection
When temperatures rise, the priority is on lightness and breathability, while ensuring sufficient protection against wind, UV rays, and still cool water.
The essentials:
- Shorty longe côte: short sleeves and legs, ideal for temperate water.
- Light tops for coastal walking 1 to 2 mm neoprene, with or without sleeves.
- Aquatic sun protection water-resistant cream, water walking glasses, cap or visor.
💡 Tip: Prefer a light thermal top if the water is still a bit cool in spring or late summer.
❄️ In winter: warmth, insulation, and full protection
In winter, water becomes a real challenge. It is crucial to choose a winter longe côte outfit designed for thermal insulation.
Recommended equipment:
- Isothermal long coast wetsuit: in minimum 3 mm neoprene, full body, long sleeves.
- Neoprene hood, slippers, gloves : to keep the warmth at the extremities.
- Neoprene jacket for water walking as an additional layer or thermal windbreaker.
🎯 A good cold water wetsuit protects not only from the cold but also from wind and splashes.
🍂 In mid-season: modularity and adaptability
In spring and autumn, the water is still cool, but the outside temperatures are milder. The key is modularity.
To be favored:
- 2-piece long coast suit: allows adjusting the layers according to the weather.
- Thermal top for coastal walking + neoprene pants for coastal trekking
- Shorty longe côte with lightweight neoprene jacket over
🌿 In mid-season, mid-layers allow for optimal heat regulation.
🎽 Ocean Step: technical outfits for every season
At Ocean Step, each product is designed to suit seasonality and skill level. Whether for summer, winter, or mid-season, our range offers:
- Shorty Longe Côte breathable and comfortable
- Tops Longe Côte thermal for all temperatures
- Long Coast Combinations integral or modular isotherms
Long Coast Accessories adapted to each season (booties, gloves, balaclavas…)
🧥 Ocean Step is the guarantee of winter aquatic hiking gear that is as reliable as it is efficient.
In summary: the ideal outfit according to the season
| Season | Recommended equipment |
|---|---|
| Summer | Shorty, light top, glasses, sun protection |
| Winter | Thermal suit, hood, booties, gloves |
| Mid-season | 2-piece suit, mid-layers, lightweight jacket |
✅ To go further, explore our range Ocean Step as well as our collections of Longe Côte Wetsuits, Longe Côte Shorty, Longe Côte Tops, Longe Côte Accessories, Women's Longe Côte Wetsuits and Men's Longe Côte Wetsuits.
