Is March a good time for surfing at Pavones?
March is a good month for surfing at Pavones (best: April–November). Waves 0.9 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to PavonesEvery 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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 19 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in March
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MarPEAK SEASON
Máncora
Peru
1.6 m waves26° water30° air
1409 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ TYL 56 km
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MarPEAK SEASON
Montañita
Ecuador
1.2 m waves28° water29° air
1166 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SNC 50 km
3
MarPEAK SEASON
Ollie's Point
Potrero Grande · Costa Rica
1.3 m waves29° water34° air
399 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 39 km
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MarPEAK SEASON
Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves26° water32° air
443 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
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MarPEAK SEASON
Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves27° water33° air
463 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
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MarPEAK SEASON
Cabo Blanco
Peru
1.6 m waves26° water30° air
1422 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ TYL 36 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in March →Where to go surfing in March →Questions
Is March a good time for surfing at Pavones?
March is a good month for surfing at Pavones (best: April–November). Waves 0.9 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Pavones in March?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Pavones in March?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Pavones in March?
Around 29°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 19 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Máncora (1.6 m waves), Montañita (1.2 m waves) & Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.3 m waves).
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