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Martinique • Statistics for March

Conditions at Martinique in March

March: Spring Transition, Winter Swell

March is a transitional month where winter surf lingers but the atmosphere begins to soften. The average swell height is 1.6m (5.2ft) with a period of 8.7s, keeping that punchy winter feel. SSW remains the dominant swell direction at 16.0%, followed by S at 11.6% and SSE at 8.3%, so Martinique's south-facing window stays active. The wind distribution still favors the northwest side of the compass, with NNW, NW and WNW combining for the largest totals and an ideal wind score of 34%. Water temp is still stuck at 0.7°C and average air temps sit near -0.1°C, though daytime highs can occasionally touch 12°C. March is for dedicated surfers willing to trade brutal cold for consistent, clean winter surf.

Average Spot conditions at Martinique in March

Swell history for March

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for March

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Martinique 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 Martinique for your next trip in March.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Martinique 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 Martinique.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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