Is March a good month to surf Siargao?

March is outside Siargao's main surf season (August–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Siargao in March?

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

What is the weather like in Siargao in March?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 9.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Siargao in March

Surfing Siargao in March: outside the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 28°C, 9.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

9.1 mm/day

Wind

21 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.7 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From ENE (68°)

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

Surf size in Siargao in March

Offshore of Siargao, waves in March average 1.3 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.1 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.7 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 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 Siargao's surf season

Siargao's main surf season runs August–November. March is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Siargao?: March is outside Siargao's main surf season (August–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Siargao in March?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Siargao in March?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 9.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.