Conditions at Sidi Ifni in March
March: Winter Power, Spring Transition
March still packs a serious punch. Average swell stays at around 7ft (2.2m) with a period of 12.3s, and the directional spread remains healthy: NNW 39%, NW 25%, and WNW 7%. The largest share of waves falls in the 1.5-2.5m range, so the raw ingredient remains excellent. The northwest-facing orientation continues to capture North Atlantic groundswell beautifully as the equinox approaches.
What changes is the wind. The ideal offshore wind percentage eases to about 22%, and NNW wind ramps to 30% of the time, signalling the rising influence of the spring trade wind regime. Surf quality is still very good on a day-to-day basis, but you need to pick your windows more carefully. Air temperatures warm to 16.8°C, water stays around 17.2°C, and rain remains modest at 1.05mm/day. Early mornings and low-pressure exits are your best bet for clean, powerful winter-style surf.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Ifni in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Ifni 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 Sidi Ifni for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Ifni 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 Sidi Ifni.