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Conditions at Badoc Island Lefts in March
March: The Winter Engine Begins to Ease
March is a transition month. The northeast monsoon is losing its bite, average swell height falls to 1.1m and period softens to 7.4s. Directionally, the rose remains excellent: NNE carries 56%, NE 26%, with N and NNW adding around 9%, meaning the waves that arrive are still lined up with the break. However, the height distribution has shifted down noticeably. Almost a third of all surf is in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, while the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class accounts for another 19%. It is now more of a shortboard-friendly size, although 1.5-2m (5-6ft) waves are still possible during stronger monsoon surges.
Wind quality improves during March. The NE trade inflow is still present, but less relentless, and ideal wind reaches 17%. More light/variable and even NW/NNW flows appear in the wind rose. The ocean is already warm at 26.5°C and air temps average 26.5°C. For an all-round surf trip to Badoc Island Lefts, March offers the first real balance between surfable wave size and glassy conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Badoc Island Lefts in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Badoc Island Lefts 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 Badoc Island Lefts for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Badoc Island Lefts 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 Badoc Island Lefts.