Is March a good month to surf Weligama?

Yes — March falls in Weligama's main surf season (November–April).

How warm is the sea in Weligama in March?

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

What is the weather like in Weligama in March?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 3.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Weligama in March

Surfing Weligama in March: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 3.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

3.5 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.6 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From S (180°)

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

Surf size in Weligama in March

Offshore of Weligama, waves in March average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.7 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.6 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the S.

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 Weligama's surf season

Weligama's main surf season runs November–April. March is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Weligama?: Yes — March falls in Weligama's main surf season (November–April).
How warm is the sea in Weligama in March?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Weligama in March?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 3.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.