Is March a good month to surf Taghazout?

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

How warm is the sea in Taghazout in March?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Taghazout in March?

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Taghazout in March

Surfing Taghazout in March: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 17°C, 0.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

0.7 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.3 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.4 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 17°C in March, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Taghazout in March

Offshore of Taghazout, waves in March average 2.3 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.4 m (11 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the NNW.

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 Taghazout's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Taghazout?: Yes — March falls in Taghazout's main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Taghazout in March?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Taghazout in March?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.