Conditions at Larido in March
March: Spring Ahead With Late-Winter Energy
March is a transition month, but the Atlantic hasn't let go yet. The average swell height drops to 1.5m (5ft) and the average period to 11.8s - still in the powerful range. Dominant swell directions remain WNW (30.0%), NW (20.9%), and W (16.7%), so the west-facing sandbars still see plenty of solid lines. Wind conditions continue to favor clean waves: the NE is the most frequent direction at 16.5%, joined by NNE at 12.9%, producing an ideal-surf percentage of 40%. Air temperatures start to climb (mean 12.0°C) and precipitation averages 3.77mm/day, but the water is still a cool 13.3°C. For surfers, March is a great compromise: winter power is still present, but the daylight increases and there are many more days with light offshore winds.
Average Spot conditions at Larido in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Larido 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 Larido for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Larido 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 Larido.