Wetsuit Rentals at Oceanside Pier

Rent a wetsuit at our kiosk and stay out longer. It’s $14 with any board rental (bodyboard, surfboard or skimboard), any length, and you can rent one on its own too.

Prices

Wetsuits

Rental	Price
2 hr	$16
4 hr	$21
All day	$29
With any board rental, any length	$14

The water’s getting colder. Don’t forget a wetsuit! A wetsuit is $14 with any board rental, any length.

Rent for 2 hours, 4 hours or all day. Government-issued photo ID required as a deposit.

Wetsuit Sizing

Adults (pick your T-shirt size)

• XS
• S
• M
• L
• XL
• XXL

Kids (pick your clothing size)

• 4
• 6
• 8
• 10
• 12
• 14

Between sizes? We’ll help you find the right fit at the kiosk.

What’s included

• No payment to book online, so it’s free to cancel a reservation. Payments at the kiosk follow our refund policy.
• Renters must be 18 or older and show a government-issued photo ID, which we hold as a deposit and hand back when the gear comes back.
• Please sign the waiver before pickup. It takes about 2 minutes.
• You get a 15-minute grace period when you return the gear.
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for buy one, get one 50% off rentals.

Where to find us

Kiosk, Pier Plaza North, 300 The Strand North, Oceanside, CA 92054, steps from the Oceanside Pier, down on the sand level by The Strand.

Map, parking & directions →

Hours

Memorial Day – Labor Day: open daily, weekdays 10–5, weekends 9–6 PT.

The rest of the year: open on some weekends, weather and demand permitting.

Right now: We’ll be open again Sunday, Oct 4.

How to Put On and Take Off a Wetsuit

1. Check that the zipper goes in the back, then stand on a towel or sit down so sand stays out.
2. Step in one foot at a time and pull each leg up a little at a time, so there are no gaps behind your knees or at the crotch.
3. Work the suit up over your hips, then slide in one arm at a time and pull the shoulders up.
4. Reach back for the zipper cord and zip up (or ask a friend), then close the neck flap.

Taking it off

1. Unzip and peel the suit off your shoulders, turning it inside out as you go.
2. Pull your arms out, then peel it down over your hips and legs.
3. Step out one foot at a time, standing on a towel if you can.

Care tips: rinse the wetsuit with fresh water to get the sand and salt off, and never pull on the neck or collar to get it on or off. It stretches and tears.

Safety at Oceanside

• Swim and ride near an open lifeguard tower, and ask the lifeguard about conditions before you go out.
• Rip currents are narrow channels of water flowing away from shore. If one pulls you out, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you’re out of it, then head in, or float and wave for a lifeguard. Wear the leash so your board stays with you; it also helps you float.
• Stay well clear of the pier pilings. Currents can pull you toward them and they’re crusted with sharp mussels.

Multi-day rentals

Multi-day rentals are available by request for 2 or more items, with a 3-day minimum. Check “Multi-day request” on the reservation form and list your gear. We’ll meet you at the kiosk with it, even on days we’re closed, and again when you return it.

Multi-day discounts: 3+ days 10% off · 5+ days 20% off · 7+ days 30% off

FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a wetsuit in Oceanside?

A wetsuit is $14 with any board rental, any length. On its own it’s $16 for 2 hours, $21 for 4 hours or $29 all day.

What size wetsuit do I need?

Adults: pick your T-shirt size (XS, S, M, L, XL or XXL). Kids: pick their clothing size (4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14). Between sizes? We’ll help you find the right fit at the kiosk.

Where do I pick up the wetsuit?

At our kiosk: Kiosk, Pier Plaza North, 300 The Strand North, Oceanside, CA 92054, steps from the Oceanside Pier. See Find us for a map and parking.

What do I need to bring?

A government-issued photo ID (renters must be 18 or older) and a signed waiver. You can sign the waiver online before you come.

Can I rent for my whole stay?

Yes. Multi-day rentals are available by request for 2 or more items, with a 3-day minimum. Check “Multi-day request” on the reservation form to see your estimate: 3+ days are 10% off, 5+ days 20% off and 7+ days 30% off. We’ll confirm the price and a meetup time when we reply.