Conditions at Nusa Dua in March
March: The Monsoon Begins to Cough
The transition starts in March. Ideal wind drops to 48%, and while average swell only dips to 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m), the period rises to 13.3s - more powerful, but less groomed. Swell direction shifts hard to SSW (58.8%), with SW at 30.8%; the 5-7ft (1.5-2.1m) class dominates. The wind rose becomes more mixed: W (20.9%) and WNW (10.0%) still offer offshore windows, but ESE (11.4%) and E (9.5%) show the trade wind creeping in. Afternoon onshores become more frequent. Water remains warm at 29.1°C and air 27.9°C with less rain (5.8mm/day). Best bet: dawn patrol before the seabreeze ruins it.
Average Spot conditions at Nusa Dua in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua.