Surfing in Brazil in March
In March the best surfing in Brazil is at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre, Saquarema – Itaúna & São Miguel do Gostoso.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 23–30°C, shorty at 23°C; no wetsuit at 25–30°C
- Air: 29°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre, Saquarema – Itaúna & São Miguel do Gostoso.
- For beginners: São Miguel do Gostoso, Taíba & Ilha do Mel.
When are you planning to go?
Averages of the 8 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Brazil in March?
Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre: 1.7 m waves; Saquarema – Itaúna: 1.5 m waves; São Miguel do Gostoso: 1.5 m waves.
How warm is the water in Brazil in March?
23–30°C: shorty at 23°C; no wetsuit at 25–30°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in March?
Good spots for beginners this month: São Miguel do Gostoso, Taíba & Ilha do Mel.
Which airport is closest?
Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN), 2 km from Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre; Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 70 km from Saquarema – Itaúna; Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves Internation (NAT), 78 km from São Miguel do Gostoso.
