Conditions at Balangan in March
March: The Monsoon Loosens Its Grip
March signals the first meaningful transition. The average swell height slips slightly to 5.2ft (1.6m), but the period lengthens to 13.3s, a sign that the southern Indian Ocean is beginning to awaken from its summer lull. Swell is dominated by SSW at 58.8% and SW at 30.8%, with the bulk of the energy sitting in the rideable 1-2m (3.3-6.6ft) range. The wind picture is more balanced: easterly flow through SSE now combines for roughly a third of all observations, and ideal wind jumps to 46%. W and WNW still make up a sizable share, so sessions remain a bit hit-or-miss. Rain eases to 5.83 mm/day and the water remains warm at 29.3°C. It is a shoulder month where a well-timed, long-period SSW pulse can produce Balangan's first glassy waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Balangan in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Balangan 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 Balangan for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Balangan 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 Balangan.