Conditions at Sabon in March
March: The Last Big Hurrah
March holds onto winter's coattails. Average heights ease to 2.6m (8.5ft) and periods dip slightly to 12.2s, but the swell machine is still churning. The W-WNW-NW complex dominates: WNW 15.3%, NW 13.7%, NNW 10.5% and W 6.2% account for nearly 46% of all observations, with the majority between 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) and a few XXL days still in play.
Onshore winds are a bit more present than in January and February, with the ideal wind score dropping to 36%. Still, SSW winds at 12.2% and SW at 9.4% keep the offshore window open. Water temps are at their annual minimum of 13.1°C, so the water is cold even as air temps creep to 12.2°C. Rain eases to 3.30mm/day. March is a transitional month, but for those chasing winter's kick, it delivers until the very end.
Average Spot conditions at Sabon in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sabon 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 Sabon for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sabon 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 Sabon.