Is March a good month to surf Zarautz?

Yes — March falls in Zarautz's main surf season (March–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Zarautz in March?

About 13°C on average, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

What is the weather like in Zarautz in March?

Air temperature averages 11°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 16 km/h.

Surf Zarautz in March

Surfing Zarautz in March: in the main surf season, air around 11°C, sea around 13°C, 2.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

11°C

Sea temperature

13°C

Rain

2.9 mm/day

Wind

16 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.9 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.1 m (10 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 13°C in March, expect a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

Surf size in Zarautz in March

Offshore of Zarautz, waves in March average 1.9 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.5 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.1 m (10 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the NW.

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 Zarautz's surf season

Zarautz's main surf season runs March–May, September–November. March is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Zarautz?: Yes — March falls in Zarautz's main surf season (March–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Zarautz in March?: About 13°C on average, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.
What is the weather like in Zarautz in March?: Air temperature averages 11°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 16 km/h.