Conditions at Shivas in March
March: More Favorable Swell Directions, Fading Offshore Wind
March marks a shift in the swell climate at Shivas. The average swell height holds at 0.9m (3ft), but the period lengthens to 9.5s and, crucially, the energy swings toward the direct southwest: SSW (6.7%), SW (15.9%), WSW (19.3%) and W (18.4%) together account for the majority of the wave rose. That is a much better angle for the break than January or February. The trade-off is wind. Ideal surfing time drops to 42%, with WNW/NW/NNW winds totaling around 48% and a strong W component (12.2%) that can turn the surface lumpy. Still, March occasionally produces beautiful 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sessions when a long-period W/SW groundswell lines up under a light offshore NE/ENE breeze. Air temperature rises to 27.6°C, water to 29.6°C, and rainfall begins to increase slightly at 0.32 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Shivas in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shivas 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 Shivas for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shivas 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 Shivas.