Conditions at Margara in March
March: A Last Big Swell Before Spring
March is still a solid month, with the average wave height at 5.5ft (1.7m) and period at 6.7s. ENE drops slightly to 35.9% of the swell, while NE rises to 29.2% and NNE to 17.2%; N and NNW combine for nearly 10%, giving Margara more favourable north swell angles than the previous two months. Many waves fall into the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) ranges, so there is plenty of rippable, punchy surf. Winds are still locked into the easterly trades, with E at 31.6%, ENE at 26.8% and ESE at 12.8%, and offshore wind is ideal 34% of the time. With air temperatures averaging 25.3°C and water at 26.4°C, March can still deliver excellent winter-style surf with warmer conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Margara in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Margara 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 Margara for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Margara 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 Margara.