Offshore Stays

Surf Popoyo in March

Surfing Popoyo in March: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 25°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

25°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

29 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.6 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From ENE (68°)

What to wear: with the sea around 25°C in March, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Popoyo in March

Offshore of Popoyo, waves in March average 1.3 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.6 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the ENE.

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 Popoyo's surf season

Popoyo's main surf season runs March–October. March is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Popoyo?
Yes — March falls in Popoyo's main surf season (March–October).
How warm is the sea in Popoyo in March?
About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Popoyo in March?
Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 29 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 11.0°N 86.0°W), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.