Is March a good time for surfing at Oahu – Waimea Bay?
March is a good month for surfing at Oahu – Waimea Bay (best: January–February, November–December). Waves 2.4 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
Plan your trip to Oahu – Waimea BayEvery 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: 2.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 25°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 18; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is March a good time for surfing at Oahu – Waimea Bay?
March is a good month for surfing at Oahu – Waimea Bay (best: January–February, November–December). Waves 2.4 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Oahu – Waimea Bay in March?
About 25°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Oahu – Waimea Bay in March?
About 2.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Oahu – Waimea Bay in March?
Around 26°C by day and 21°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 18; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Oahu – Haleiwa (2 m waves), Oahu – Pipeline (2.4 m waves) & Oahu – Kailua Beach (2.1 m waves).
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