Is March a good time for surfing at Wilderness?
March is one of the best months for surfing at Wilderness. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 0.9 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.
Plan your trip to WildernessEvery 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: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 24°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; 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 Wilderness?
March is one of the best months for surfing at Wilderness. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 0.9 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at Wilderness in March?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Wilderness in March?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Wilderness in March?
Around 24°C by day and 17°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (1.9 m waves), Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (2.8 m waves) & Victoria Bay (2.5 m waves).
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