Is March a good month to surf Arugam Bay?

March is outside Arugam Bay's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in March?

About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in March?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.

Surf Arugam Bay in March

Surfing Arugam Bay in March: outside the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 3.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

3.0 mm/day

Wind

10 km/h avg

Average wave height

0.9 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.1 m (4 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From SE (135°)

What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in March, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Arugam Bay in March

Offshore of Arugam Bay, waves in March average 0.9 m (3 ft), below the year-round average of 1.2 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.1 m (4 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the SE.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

March in the context of Arugam Bay's surf season

Arugam Bay's main surf season runs May–September. March is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Arugam Bay?: March is outside Arugam Bay's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in March?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in March?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.