Conditions at Auroville in March
March: Transition to Small Southerly Swell
March is the first true transition month. Swell height slips to 2.3ft (0.7m), but the period is up slightly to 7.6s. The direction shifts southward: SE becomes the dominant swell at 46%, with ESE at 28.6% and SSE at 13.2%. While SE and ESE are still in the favorable quadrant, the quality is diluted by a growing amount of southern energy. Most waves are small, 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m), with only traces of 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m).
The wind story worsens. The ideal surfing wind percentage drops to 11%, the lowest of the year. SE and SSE sea breezes dominate, blowing right into the shore and spoiling what little swell there is. Daily heating becomes more noticeable with air temperature at 27.9°C and water temperature at 29.2°C. It is a month for small-wave boards and patience, often lackluster at Auroville.
Average Spot conditions at Auroville in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Auroville 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 Auroville for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Auroville 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 Auroville.