Conditions at Taghazout in March
March: Lingering Winter Gold
March is firmly in the best window. Average swell height remains 2.2m (7.2ft) and period is a solid 12.4s. The swell distribution is similar to winter - NNW 35.0%, NW 27.3%, WNW 9.4% - but the first hints of spring appear in a slight increase of pure W swell (1.2%) and a weakening of the largest size classes. Still, the bay sees consistent groundswell and plenty of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) waves.
Wind quality drops to 52% ideal, as the Azores High begins nosing northward and the pressure gradient tightens. NNW winds become more frequent (26.2%), with stronger 20-40kph pulses, causing bumpy surfaces on exposed spots. The offshore E/ENE/NE flow remains available (E 8.0%, ENE 6.4%, NE 5.9%, NNE 8.1%) but is less dominant.
With air temperatures averaging 17.5°C (max 27.7°C), precipitation of 0.80mm/day and water at 17.0°C, March is a pleasant, uncrowded winter month for the Taghazout points.
Average Spot conditions at Taghazout in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taghazout 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 Taghazout for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taghazout 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 Taghazout.