Is March a good month to surf San Juan del Sur?

Yes — March falls in San Juan del Sur's main surf season (March–October).

How warm is the sea in San Juan del Sur in March?

About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in San Juan del Sur in March?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 27 km/h.

Surf San Juan del Sur in March

Surfing San Juan del Sur 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

27 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 San Juan del Sur in March

Offshore of San Juan del Sur, 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 San Juan del Sur's surf season

San Juan del Sur'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 San Juan del Sur?: Yes — March falls in San Juan del Sur's main surf season (March–October).
How warm is the sea in San Juan del Sur in March?: About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in San Juan del Sur in March?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 27 km/h.