Conditions at Tiruchendur in March
March: Transitional Long-Period Windows
March is a true shoulder month. The average swell height dips slightly to 0.8m (2.5ft), but the period lengthens to 11.0s, adding more push to the lines. The swell direction spreads out: SSE and S account for 25% and 27% respectively, while SE (14%), ESE (13%) and E (13%) keep the more favorable easterly angles well represented. The dominant winds are still from the N/NE/ENE quadrant, but their strength drops noticeably, and the ideal offshore W/NW wind frequency improves to 19 percent. This makes March one of the more promising months for clean, rippable 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) waves, especially in the early morning before the thermal seabreeze kicks in. Air temperatures warm to nearly 29°C and water temperature hits 29.6°C, so dawn patrol in boardshorts is the move. Rain remains modest.
Average Spot conditions at Tiruchendur in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur.