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Conditions at Papara in March
March: The Autumn Window Opens
March is where Papara starts to shake off the summer lull. Average swell rises to 1.9m (6ft) and period hits 12.6s, as the Southern Ocean storm track begins to line up more reliably. S is the clear dominant swell direction (31%), with SSE (25%) and SSW (15%) filling in; most energy is in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range, and a few pulses exceed 2.5m (8ft). Ideal wind reaches 36%, the highest since the previous season, making for cleaner conditions even as E/ESE trades remain the default. Water temperature is 28.9°C, while rainfall eases to 4.8mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Papara in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papara 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 Papara for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papara 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 Papara.