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Conditions at Ballito in March
March: Autumn Transition and the First Clean Windows
March marks the beginning of autumn, and the data shows a noticeable step up in quality. Average swell height is 1.8m (6ft) and the period increases to 9.6 seconds, bringing more organised lines. The swell direction is beautifully spread between E (18.7%), ESE (19.7%), SE (19.3%) and ENE (8.4%), with SSE (17.0%) and S (9.8%) adding a growing southerly component. This is a favourable mix for Ballito. More importantly, ideal wind reaches 23 percent. SW and WSW breezes begin to appear more regularly, while the relentless NE flow weakens slightly. Light NW and W winds early in the morning can produce clean, glassy conditions before the sea breeze kicks in. Water temperature is still warm at 25.5°C, air averages 24.1°C, and rainfall drops to 2.36 mm/day. March is the best bet for those chasing summer water warmth with autumn-grade surf quality.
Average Spot conditions at Ballito in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ballito 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 Ballito for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ballito 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 Ballito.