The countries with the most good surf in March, from three years of wave and wind model data at 1622 spots. Countries are judged on the best third of their spots for each level, good days count more than merely rideable ones, and monsoon months are left out.
El Salvador: good season, about 20 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Sri Lanka: good season, about 18 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.0 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Southern Province.
Indonesia: hit and miss, about 12 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: West Java, East Java.
Colombia: good season, about 14 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.1 m, water 27 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Morocco: hit and miss, about 11 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.4 m, water 17 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit).
Japan: hit and miss, about 11 rideable days and 1 good day, waves around 1.2 m, water 16 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Miyazaki (Kyushu), Chiba.
Panama: good season, about 14 rideable days and 2 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 28 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Nicaragua: good season, about 16 rideable days and 0 good days, waves around 1.0 m, water 26 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Intermediate surfers
Peru: prime season, about 26 rideable days and 12 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 23 °C (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). Best areas: Lima, La Libertad.
Chile: prime season, about 24 rideable days and 8 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 16 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Coquimbo, O'Higgins.
Indonesia: prime season, about 21 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: West Java, Bali.
France: prime season, about 19 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 12 °C (5/4 mm hooded). Best areas: Gironde, Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
New Zealand: prime season, about 20 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 19 °C (3/2 mm fullsuit). Best areas: North Island, South Island.
El Salvador: prime season, about 20 rideable days and 8 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 29 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Spain: good season, about 16 rideable days and 7 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 15 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Galicia, Asturias.
Portugal: prime season, about 19 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 15 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Norte, Lisboa.
Advanced surfers
Peru: prime season, about 23 rideable days and 14 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 23 °C (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). Best areas: Lima, La Libertad.
France: prime season, about 19 rideable days and 8 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 12 °C (5/4 mm hooded). Best areas: Gironde, Landes.
Chile: prime season, about 20 rideable days and 8 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 16 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Coquimbo, O'Higgins.
Australia: prime season, about 18 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.4 m, water 22 °C (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). Best areas: Western Australia, South Australia.
Spain: good season, about 16 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 15 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Galicia, Asturias.
Portugal: prime season, about 19 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.5 m, water 15 °C (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best areas: Norte, Aveiro.
Canada: good season, about 16 rideable days and 6 good days, waves around 1.3 m, water 4 °C (6/5 mm hooded). Best areas: British Columbia, Vancouver Island.
Indonesia: good season, about 15 rideable days and 5 good days, waves around 1.2 m, water 30 °C (Boardshorts / rash vest). Best areas: Lombok, West Java.