Conditions at Desert Point in March
March: Transitional Windows Open
March is the first month where the monsoon begins to loosen its grip. Average swell drops slightly to 5ft (1.5m), but the average period rises to 13.3s - a sign of more organized groundswell. The direction is again mostly SSW (58 percent) and SW (34 percent), with the largest share of wave heights in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and good pockets of 5-7ft (1.5-2m).
Wind direction becomes more variable as the trades start to build. Ideal offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE winds now reach 43 percent, and while W and WSW winds still account for a significant amount (12 and 11 percent), the large-scale wind regime is shifting toward the dry season. Air temperature is stable near 27°C, water temperature is 29.2°C, and precipitation drops to 6.4 mm/day. March is a transition month: messy days still outnumber clean ones, but the windows are opening.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.