Conditions at Lacanau in March
March: Spring Tension in the Atlantic
March sees the North Atlantic still firing, but the average swell height eases to 6-7ft (1.8-2.1m) while the period remains a solid 11.6 seconds. WNW is the dominant swell direction at 36 percent, followed by W at 17 percent and NW at 13 percent. Wave heights spread comfortably across the 3-6ft (1-1.8m) and 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) categories, so the beachbreak remains rippable on a regular basis. Wind fields become more variable as spring high pressure begins to battle the lingering winter lows; ideal offshore wind drops slightly to 39 percent. Water temperature is still cool at 11.1°C, air averages 10.4°C, and precipitation decreases to 2.03 mm/day. Sunny days with offshore ENE to SE wind are the hidden jewels of March.
Average Spot conditions at Lacanau in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lacanau during March. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Lacanau for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lacanau for March. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Lacanau.