Is March a good time for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis?
March is a good month for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (best: July–August). Waves 1.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to Mentawai Islands – MacaronisEvery 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 25 rainy days
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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Krui
Sumatra · Indonesia
1.6 m waves30° water30° air
514 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ TKG 139 km
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Sorake Beach
Nias · Indonesia
1.4 m waves30° water29° air
448 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ GNS 67 km
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Lance's Right
Mentawai Islands · Indonesia
0.9 m waves30° water30° air
48 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ PDG 182 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in March →Where to go surfing in March →Questions
Is March a good time for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis?
March is a good month for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (best: July–August). Waves 1.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis in March?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis in March?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis in March?
Around 30°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Sumatra – Krui (1.6 m waves), Nias – Sorake Beach (1.4 m waves) & Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right (0.9 m waves).
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