Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in March
March is one of the best months for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay.
Plan your trip to Mavericks – Half Moon BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 15°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Mavericks – Half Moon BayCalifornia (San Mateo County), United StatesAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SFO 18 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in March
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Morro BayUnited States · 277 km away · water 13°C2 m waves2
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 72 km away · water 13°C2.4 m waves3
Tofino – Long BeachCanada · 1315 km away · water 8°C2.3 m waves4
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 1055 km away · water 9°C2.7 m waves5
Short Sands – OregonUnited States · 927 km away · water 10°C2.3 m waves6
Blacks Beach – La JollaUnited States · 699 km away · water 16°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in March →Questions
Is March a good time for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay?
March is one of the best months for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay. Waves 2.1 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in March?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in March?
About 2.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in March?
Around 15°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Morro Bay (2 m waves), Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2.4 m waves) & Tofino – Long Beach (2.3 m waves).