Conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in March
March: The Pre-Monsoon Flatline
March is climatologically the smallest surf month of the year, with average swell height bottoming out at around 2.3ft (0.7m). Periods are a bit longer at 8.1s, but the dominant SE-SSE swell lacks the direction and punch needed on this stretch of coast. Winds are split between SE and SSE, and together with S winds they make up nearly 60% of the record, while ideal offshore flow sits at just 6%. What little energy arrives is mostly 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and heavily textured by onshore flow. The air warms to 28.1°C and water temperature climbs to 28.9°C, but the Bay of Bengal is waiting for the monsoon to change the script.
Average Spot conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.