Conditions at Chickens in March
March: The First Green Light
March marks the crucial transition as the northeast monsoon starts to loosen its grip. The swell rose rotates dramatically: SE and SSE swells appear out of nowhere, with SE at 22%, ESE at 19.6% and SSE at 10.1% of the energy. Combined with S and SSW inputs, the ideal SE/SSE/S/SSW sector supplies roughly 37% of the month's waves - a massive jump from February. Average heights drop to 2.3ft (0.7m), but that's mostly a reflection of cleaner, more local southeast windswell. The period ticks up to 7.7s, so the waves have a bit more shape and punch.
Wind quality is the best of the year, with ideal conditions 61% of the time. The N/NNW/NW quadrant is well represented, and when those offshore breezes groom the 2-3ft (0.6-1m) SE/SSE peaks, Chickens turns into a playful, rippable reef. Air temperatures are warm at 27.9°C, the water has heated to 29.7°C, and rainfall is still only 1.43mm/day. It's the start of the clean surf season.
Average Spot conditions at Chickens in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chickens 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 Chickens for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chickens 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 Chickens.