Is March a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?

March is outside Puerto Escondido'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 Puerto Escondido in March?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in March?

Air temperature averages 24°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Puerto Escondido in March

Surfing Puerto Escondido in March: outside the main surf season, air around 24°C, sea around 28°C, 0.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

24°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

0.2 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.5 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in March, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Puerto Escondido in March

Offshore of Puerto Escondido, waves in March average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 8th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.5 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SSW.

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 Puerto Escondido's surf season

Puerto Escondido'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 Puerto Escondido?: March is outside Puerto Escondido'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 Puerto Escondido in March?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in March?: Air temperature averages 24°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.