Conditions at Ataka in March
March: Transitional Swell with Fewer Storms
March marks a slight easing of the winter fury. The average swell height falls to 1.4m (4.6ft) and the period shortens to 6.8 seconds, yet the direction is still favorable with NNW (27.0%) and NW (10.8%) combining for nearly 40% of the wave energy. W and WNW add another 15.7%, keeping the total from the ideal window above 50%.
The wind climate becomes a touch more balanced: offshore E-ESE-SE-SSE flow rises to about 17%, and the ideal surf window holds at 34%. Expect some clean, rippable 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) waves on the better days, often with lighter winds and warmer air (7.8°C average). Water temp is still cool at 11.1°C (52°F), but the first hints of spring are in the air.
Average Spot conditions at Ataka in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ataka 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 Ataka for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ataka 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 Ataka.