Can you swim at Butterfly Beach in March? — 12.0°C water
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit
Average sea · March
12.0°C
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
cool
Cool. 12.0°C in March means short dips for most people. A 2 mm shorty or 3/2 mm wetsuit transforms the experience.
Monthly averages set expectations, but the specific beach today depends on wind, swell and recent weather. Check the live value at the top of this page or open the Butterfly Beach live page for full conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Butterfly Beach in March?
Butterfly Beach averages 12.0°C in March, based on long-run climatology for the Pacific Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Butterfly Beach in March?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 12.0°C.
