Conditions at Kanyakumari in March
March: Turning Point of the Season
March is one of the best months of the year. The trade wind regime breaks down and offshore flow from W/WNW/NW becomes routine; ideal wind reaches 41%. Swell directions have shifted strongly into the preferred window - S at 31.6%, SSE at 26.2%, SE and ESE adding another 19.1% - and the average period jumps to 10.8s. Heights are moderate, averaging 3-4ft (1.1m), but the quality is excellent for the coast: longer-period 3-5ft (1-1.5m) lines, fewer bumpy sections, and warm water at 29.2°C. Air temperatures average 28.6°C with modest rainfall of 1.02mm/day. This is a great time to plan a trip.
Average Spot conditions at Kanyakumari in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari.