Is March a good time for surfing at Busua?
March is a good month for surfing at Busua (best: May–September). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.2 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
Plan your trip to BusuaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in March
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Where to go surfing in March →Schools and camps near Busua
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is March a good time for surfing at Busua?
March is a good month for surfing at Busua (best: May–September). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.2 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Busua in March?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Busua in March?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Busua in March?
Around 31°C by day and 25°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Robertsport – Cotton Trees (1.1 m waves).
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