Conditions at Backdoor in March
March: Power Persists as Winter Gives Way
March still plays like a winter month at Backdoor. Swell height averages 2.5m (8.2ft) with a period of 11.7s, and the swell rose still features a dominant NNW lobe at 16.9%, supported by N (5.3%) and NW (4.9%). The 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range is packed, so the reef is regularly working. The trade winds are a bit more assertive than in January or February: ENE (29.8%) and E (29.0%) combine for nearly 59% of observations, with NE adding another 9.8%. Ideal offshore flow accounts for just 22% of the time, so you have to pick your windows carefully. When the wind clocks into the southwest or west, Backdoor can still produce legitimately heavy barrels with warm air temperatures of 22.8°C (min 17.9°C, max 27.0°C), 2.39 mm/day of precipitation and water temperature of 23.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Backdoor in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Backdoor 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 Backdoor for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Backdoor 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 Backdoor.