Conditions at Cadiz in March
March: Spring Transition Begins
March is the last full month of winter-level size before the spring drop-off. Average swell height remains a solid 5ft (1.5m), though the period shortens to 10.7s, giving waves a slightly less organized but still powerful feel. WNW dominates with 35.3 per cent, while W jumps to 20.0 per cent and NW adds 8.2 per cent, meaning the optimal swell window is alive and well. The majority of the WNW/W energy sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, but there are enough 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) days to keep bigger-wave hunters interested.
The biggest change is wind: ESE becomes the most common direction at 17.7 per cent, with E at 8.1 per cent and S/SW winds on the rise. Ideal surfing windows drop to 28 per cent as the trade-like Levante strengthens and the westerly sea breeze more often disturbs the surface. Water temp starts to creep up to 15.8°C and air reaches 14.5°C, while rainfall eases to 1.98mm/day. Expect punchy, occasionally lumpy surf that rewards patience.
Average Spot conditions at Cadiz in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cadiz 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 Cadiz for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cadiz 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 Cadiz.