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8" Dive Shorts Size Guide

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Measure yourself, not a garment you own. Runs true to size. Between two sizes? Our labels run slightly small for standard US sizing (size up in US) and slightly large for standard EU sizing (size down in EU).

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Measure Yourself

How to measure waist

Waist

Tap to see how
How to measure hips

Hips

Tap to see how
Waist ā€” Find the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above your belly button. Keep the tape parallel to the floor and stand naturally ā€” don't hold your breath or pull your stomach in.
Hips ā€” Stand with your feet together and wrap the tape around the fullest part of your hips and seat, keeping it parallel to the floor.
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Between sizes? Stay true to size wherever you can. If you fall between two: size up if you usually wear US sizes, size down if you usually wear EU sizes.
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Find Your Size

Size Waist
inches / cm 		Hips
inches / cm
XS 25Ā¼ in / 64 cm 35ā…œ in / 90 cm
S 26Ā¾ in / 68 cm 37 in / 94 cm
M 28ā…œ in / 72 cm 38ā… in / 98 cm
L 31Ā½ in / 80 cm 41Ā¾ in / 106 cm
XL 34ā… in / 88 cm 44ā…ž in / 114 cm
2XL 37Ā¾ in / 96 cm 48 in / 122 cm
3XL 41 in / 104 cm 51ā…› in / 130 cm

Measurements shown are body measurements, not garment measurements. Click any row to highlight your size.

Fit Tips for Diving

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Used to US sizing? Size up if between sizes

Our sizing runs slightly small for standard US size charts ā€” we recommend staying true to size or sizing up if you're between sizes. We recommend a snug fit since polyester stretches out in the water.
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Used to EU sizing? Size down if between sizes

Our sizing runs slightly big for standard EU size charts ā€” we recommend staying true to size or sizing down if you're between sizes. We recommend a snug fit since polyester stretches out in the water.
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Size to your hips

For shorts, always prioritise your hip measurement ā€” it's the widest point the shorts need to clear. If your waist and hips suggest different sizes, go with your hips; the waistband has stretch and will sit comfortably either way.
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Worn over swimwear or as a base layer

Dive shorts sit comfortably over swimwear and can layer under a wetsuit to reduce friction when suiting up. Polyester softens slightly with saltwater and wear, so a snug fit at first will relax a little after the first few dives while keeping its shape and UPF 50+ protection.
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Which Measurement to Prioritise

If your waist and hip measurements suggest different sizes, always prioritise your hips for dive shorts ā€” they determine whether the shorts clear comfortably, and the waistband stretches to fit. The chart is the same wherever you order, and most people should simply take the size it gives them. The selector above only changes the call when you land between two sizes ā€” set it to the sizing you normally buy.

Still not sure about your size?

We're happy to help before you order ā€” send us your measurements and we'll recommend the best fit.
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