Is March a good time for surfing at Santa Monica?
March is a good month for surfing at Santa Monica (best: January–February, December). Waves 1.4 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 19°C.
Plan your trip to Santa MonicaEvery 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: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 19°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 7; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is March a good time for surfing at Santa Monica?
March is a good month for surfing at Santa Monica (best: January–February, December). Waves 1.4 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Santa Monica in March?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Santa Monica in March?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Santa Monica in March?
Around 19°C by day and 10°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 7; a day can have both.
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) & Todos Santos – Cerritos (1.5 m waves).
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