Conditions at Shangri-la in March
March: Long-Period Windows and Intermonsoon Calm
March is one of the best months of the year. Ideal wind reaches 58%, and the offshore quadrant is strongly represented: W 11.9%, WNW 13.0%, NW 11.2%, NNW 12.7%. The swell average remains a modest 1.2m (4ft), but the period jumps to 11.2s and the energy is powerful. Swell is dominated by SSE (31.1%) and S (36.4%), with SSW adding 14.8%; although the angle is more south than the ideal ESE-SSE slot, the long period helps it wrap and refract into the southeast-facing reefs. The 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range is the bread-and-butter, with only occasional 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) sets. Water temperature is 29.7°C, air 28.0°C, and rainfall is low at 2.58mm/day. March offers the best combination of clean wind and long-period power all year.
Average Spot conditions at Shangri-la in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la.