CROYDE SURF FIELD GUIDE
J16 Wetsuit Hire at Croyde: The Second-Skin Choice for Juniors 163–170 cm
Hourly, daily and weekly J16 hires from Tom's Surf Hire in Croyde — a practical guide to sizing, fit and hire options so you stay warmer and enjoy the sea longer.
J16 Wetsuit Hire at Croyde: The Second-Skin Choice for Juniors 163–170 cm.
At Tom's Surf Hire in Croyde you can rent a J16 wetsuit by the hour, day or week — a purpose-made junior size that aims to feel like a second skin so you get more time in the water without sacrificing warmth or comfort.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A wetsuit that should feel like a second skin
The guiding principle for a J16 is a close, snug fit — the suit should feel like part of the body rather than loose clothing. The hire philosophy emphasizes tightness for performance and warmth.
J16 size range and measured limits
Standard J16 sizing covers a height range of 163–170 cm with the published weight range of 120–135 kgs; these parameters define who the J16 is intended to fit.
Flexible hourly, daily and weekly hire
Hires are available by the hour, by the day or by the week, allowing short sessions or longer stints in the sea depending on your plans.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to suit up
Fitting a J16 from Tom's Surf Hire is about finding that tight, supportive layer that keeps you warmer and longer in the surf; if you sit between sizes, the choice comes down to prioritizing warmth (choose smaller) or ease of entry (choose larger).
Suitability
Who it's for
Who the J16 hire works for — and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
J16 wetsuits are available for hire by the hour, by the day or by the week — choose the block that matches how long you intend to be in the water.
Use the published J16 measurements as your guide: height 163–170 cm and weight 120–135 kgs. If you sit between sizes, select the smaller for greater warmth or the larger for easier entry.
Expect a close, snug fit — the suit should feel like a second skin rather than loose clothing; this is the defining criterion for a correctly sized hire.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What durations can I hire a J16 wetsuit for?
Hires are available hourly, daily and weekly.
What height does a J16 fit?
Standard J16 sizing is for a height range of 163–170 cm.
What weight range is the J16 intended for?
The published weight range for the J16 is 120–135 kgs.
How should a wetsuit fit?
A wetsuit should feel like a second skin: tight and closely contoured to the body rather than loose.
I'm between two sizes — which should I pick?
If you favour warmth, choose the smaller size; if ease of entry is more important, choose the larger size.
Who operates the J16 wetsuit hire in Croyde?
The hire is offered through Tom's Surf Hire.