Conditions at St. Laurent du Var in March
March: Transition and Unstable Winds
March marks the beginning of the transition toward the flat season. Average swell height holds at 2ft (0.6m), but period eases to 5.3s and the percentage of truly rideable S/SW/WSW swell becomes a little more disorganised. SSW (17.3%) and SW (16.6%) are still the leading swell directions, with E swell (13.8%) and ESE/SE adding background energy. More than 30% of all observations are below 0.5m, and only 5% approach the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) mark.
Winds become more of a mixed bag: offshore N through E occurs about 27% of the time, but onshore S through W is nearly as frequent. Rain averages 1.65mm/day and air temperatures begin to warm to 12.1°C, while water temperature remains 13.5°C. You'll need to pick your sessions carefully; early mornings often offer the calmest, cleanest surface before the spring seabreeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at St. Laurent du Var in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at St. Laurent du Var 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 St. Laurent du Var for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at St. Laurent du Var 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 St. Laurent du Var.