Conditions at Mareta in March
March: Late-Winter Swell With a Hint of Spring
March keeps the winter momentum with a 7ft (2.2m) average swell and a 12.3s period, though the season is already starting to back off slightly. The swell window is still locked on NW (27.6%), WNW (17.4%) and NNW (12.6%), while south-quadrant directions are minimal. Ideal wind drops slightly to 25%, with the offshore train of NNW (28.4%), NW (7.8%) and N (7.0%) remaining strong. Air temperatures climb to 14.8°C on average, water sits at 15.6°C, and precipitation stays around 2.0mm/day. Expect winter-style grinders when the angle works and increasingly glassy spring mornings as high pressure begins to nudge in.
Average Spot conditions at Mareta in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mareta 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 Mareta for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mareta 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 Mareta.