Is March a good month to surf Uluwatu?

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

How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in March?

About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Uluwatu in March?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 6.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Uluwatu in March

Surfing Uluwatu in March: outside the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 30°C, 6.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

6.1 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.6 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.1 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 30°C in March, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Uluwatu in March

Offshore of Uluwatu, waves in March average 1.6 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.1 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 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 Uluwatu's surf season

Uluwatu's main surf season runs April–October. March is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Uluwatu?: March is outside Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in March?: About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Uluwatu in March?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 6.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.