Offshore StaysWhere to surf in March
17 surf towns in their main surf season in March, compared by sea temperature, average wave size and skill level. Warmest water: Weligama, around 29°C.
| Surf town | Sea temp | Air temp | Avg waves (offshore) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weligama in MarchSri Lanka | 29°C | 28°C | 1.3 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Santa Teresa in MarchCosta Rica | 29°C | 29°C | 1.1 m | all levels |
| Byron Bay in MarchAustralia | 26°C | 24°C | 1.7 m | all levels |
| Florianópolis in MarchBrazil | 26°C | 24°C | 1.3 m | all levels |
| Popoyo in MarchNicaragua | 25°C | 28°C | 1.3 m | all levels |
| San Juan del Sur in MarchNicaragua | 25°C | 28°C | 1.3 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in MarchSpain | 19°C | 18°C | 1.4 m | all levels |
| Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in MarchSpain | 18°C | 18°C | 1.3 m | all levels |
| Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in MarchPortugal | 18°C | 17°C | 2.6 m | advanced surfers |
| Famara (Lanzarote) in MarchSpain | 18°C | 18°C | 1.7 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Taghazout in MarchMorocco | 17°C | 17°C | 2.3 m | all levels |
| Imsouane in MarchMorocco | 16°C | 17°C | 2.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Cascais in MarchPortugal | 14°C | 14°C | 2.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Ericeira in MarchPortugal | 14°C | 13°C | 2.5 m | all levels |
| Mundaka in MarchSpain | 13°C | 11°C | 1.8 m | advanced surfers |
| Zarautz in MarchSpain | 13°C | 11°C | 1.9 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| San Sebastián in MarchSpain | 13°C | 11°C | 1.9 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
Wave heights are open-ocean monthly averages, not a beach forecast. Sources and dates are on each town's month page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I surf in March?
- 17 of the surf towns we cover are in their main surf season in March: Weligama (Sri Lanka), Santa Teresa (Costa Rica), Byron Bay (Australia), Florianópolis (Brazil), Popoyo (Nicaragua), San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) (Spain), Corralejo (Fuerteventura) (Spain), Madeira (Jardim do Mar) (Portugal), Famara (Lanzarote) (Spain), Taghazout (Morocco), Imsouane (Morocco), Cascais (Portugal), Ericeira (Portugal), Mundaka (Spain), Zarautz (Spain), San Sebastián (Spain).
- Where is the water warmest for surfing in March?
- Weligama (around 29°C), Santa Teresa (around 29°C), Byron Bay (around 26°C). At the cold end, San Sebastián sits around 13°C, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.
- Where can beginners surf in March?
- Weligama, Santa Teresa, Byron Bay, Florianópolis, Popoyo, San Juan del Sur, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Corralejo (Fuerteventura), Famara (Lanzarote), Taghazout, Imsouane, Cascais, Ericeira, Zarautz, San Sebastián are in season in March and have breaks that suit beginners.