Is March a good time for surfing at Mirissa?
March is one of the best months for surfing at Mirissa. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
Plan your trip to MirissaEvery 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: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; 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 and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Sri Lanka in March →Where to go surfing in March →Schools and camps near Mirissa
- Almou surf house 1 km
- drivethru Surfcamps Madiha 5.1 km
- drivethru Surfcamps Polhena 7 km
- Surfing elephant 7.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is March a good time for surfing at Mirissa?
March is one of the best months for surfing at Mirissa. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Mirissa in March?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mirissa in March?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mirissa in March?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Weligama (1.1 m waves), Goa – Ashwem (0.9 m waves) & Hikkaduwa (1.1 m waves).
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