Conditions at Les Cavaliers in March
March: The Last Great Winter Hurrah
March is a transition month, but the data still shows plenty of juice. Average swell height is 1.6m (5-6ft) with a 12.2-second period, and the wave distribution is split nearly evenly between WNW (40.3%) and NW (40.6%). Most of that energy falls in the 1-2m (3-6ft) range, meaning classic mid-sized groundswell for Les Cavaliers. The caveat is wind: ideal offshore flow drops to 35%, as the continent begins to warm and spring systems become less organized. E/ESE/SE/SSE winds still occur around 21% of the time, but W and WNW winds are on the rise (11.2% and 10.6% respectively), so you need to be selective. Water temp is a cool 12.5°C, and air temps average 9.8°C. Catch a clean NW groundswell with light east wind in March and you may wonder why you ever surfed in January.
Average Spot conditions at Les Cavaliers in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Cavaliers 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 Les Cavaliers for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Cavaliers 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 Les Cavaliers.