Where to go surfing in Africa in March
The 16 best surfing spots in Africa in March, ranked by wave height.
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Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best for surfing in Africa in March: Le Morne (Mauritius), Durban (South Africa) & Sal – Kite Beach (Cabo Verde).
- Water at the top 10: 17–29°C.
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Le Morne, Durban & Tofo.
- For beginners: Durban, Tofo & Taghazout.
By continent
Le MorneMauritius · water 29°C · air 30°C2 m wavesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MRU 39 km2
DurbanSouth Africa · water 25°C · air 27°C1.9 m wavesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DUR 28 km3
Sal – Kite BeachCabo Verde · water 22°C · air 25°C2.1 m wavesIntermediate and up · shorty · ✈ SID 15 km4
Sal – Ponta PretaCabo Verde · water 22°C · air 25°C2.1 m wavesAdvanced only · shorty · ✈ SID 15 km5
Jeffreys Bay – SupertubesSouth Africa · water 20°C · air 25°C2.8 m wavesAdvanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km6
Dakar – NgorSenegal · water 19°C · air 23°C2.1 m wavesIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ DSS 49 km7
TofoMozambique · water 28°C · air 28°C1.5 m wavesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ INH 14 km8
TaghazoutMorocco · water 17°C · air 23°C2.8 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 38 km9Taghazout – Anchor PointMorocco · water 17°C · air 23°C2.8 m wavesIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 39 km10
MuizenbergSouth Africa · water 17°C · air 25°C2.6 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km11
EssaouiraMorocco · water 17°C · air 20°C2.8 m wavesIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 14 km12
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · water 17°C · air 21°C2.8 m wavesAdvanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 28 km13
ImsouaneMorocco · water 17°C · air 22°C2.9 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 64 km14
SafiMorocco · water 17°C · air 19°C2.7 m wavesAdvanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 110 km15
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · water 16°C · air 26°C2.5 m wavesIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 23 km16
Skeleton BayNamibia · water 16°C · air 22°C1.3 m wavesAdvanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WVB 23 kmThe 16 spots with the best surfing conditions in March, from years of weather data, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where is the best surfing in Africa in March?
Le Morne (Mauritius): 2 m waves; Durban (South Africa): 1.9 m waves; Sal – Kite Beach (Cabo Verde): 2.1 m waves.
Where is the water warm in March?
Le Morne: 29°C, no wetsuit; Tofo: 28°C, no wetsuit; Durban: 25°C, no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surfing in March?
Good spots for beginners this month: Durban, Tofo & Taghazout.
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