Is March a good month to surf Santa Teresa?

Yes — March falls in Santa Teresa's main surf season (March–October).

How warm is the sea in Santa Teresa in March?

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

What is the weather like in Santa Teresa in March?

Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.

Surf Santa Teresa in March

Surfing Santa Teresa in March: in the main surf season, air around 29°C, sea around 29°C, 0.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

29°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

0.8 mm/day

Wind

11 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.1 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.3 m (4 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

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

Surf size in Santa Teresa in March

Offshore of Santa Teresa, waves in March average 1.1 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.3 m (4 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 Santa Teresa's surf season

Santa Teresa'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 Santa Teresa?: Yes — March falls in Santa Teresa's main surf season (March–October).
How warm is the sea in Santa Teresa in March?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Santa Teresa in March?: Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.