Conditions at Antiques in March
March: Southern Swell Arrives as the Monsoon Begins to Turn
March is the final full month of quality northeast monsoon surf at Antiques, although subtle changes are underway. The average swell height remains a comfortable 3.5-4ft (1.1m), but the period jumps to 10.6s, giving the waves a longer, more powerful character. The swell direction becomes far more focused on the south-southeast and true south: SSE and S together account for almost 70 percent of the energy, with SE adding another 13 percent. That is excellent news for this SSE-facing reef, as the swell is now arriving almost straight down the pipe.
Wind quality is still good-63 percent ideal-but the flow is no longer dominated by the NE trades. Instead, NW, WNW and WSW winds share the spectrum, creating more cross-shore and occasional onshore texture. Air temperature edges up to 28.1°C, water temperature reaches 29.7°C, and precipitation stays low at 2.41mm/day. The surf remains clean and rippable, with the increasing S/SSE component setting up more defined wedges and bowls on the reef. Late March starts to show the first signs of the southwest monsoon, so enjoy the mornings while they last.
Average Spot conditions at Antiques in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Antiques 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 Antiques for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Antiques 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 Antiques.