Conditions at Vanimo in March
March: Monsoon Still Pumping
March remains solidly inside Vanimo's prime window. The average swell dips only slightly to 1.2m (4ft) and the period holds at 10.1s, so the ocean still has proper long-period energy. NNE remains the primary swell direction at 56.8%, with another 18.4% from N and 14% from NNW. The slightly larger NE component, 10.6%, hints that the trade-wind swell is beginning to mix into the background.
Ideal winds climb to 55%, and the NW monsoon still delivers plenty of wet-season cloud and showers, with 7.28mm/day. Water temperatures stay at 28.6°C. March is a great month to chase the tail end of the best season before the trade-wind regime takes hold.
Average Spot conditions at Vanimo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vanimo 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 Vanimo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vanimo 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 Vanimo.