Conditions at Pasta Point in March
March: The Monsoon Flip Begins
March is a transition month and the character of the surf changes noticeably. The swell energy spreads out: SE (22.0%), ESE (19.6%), E (17.9%), ENE (12.2%) and SSE (10.1%) all contribute, while the first real S/SW/WSW pulses push the optimal direction total to 7.3%. Average height drops to 2-3ft (0.7m), but the period moves up slightly to 7.7s, giving the waves a punchier feel. The wind patterns become more variable and increasingly favorable: ideal wind reaches 54%, with NNW (11.4%), NW (8.0%), WNW (6.8%) and N (3.5%) combining for quality offshore windows. Conditions are still on the small side, but the improved wind and 29.7°C water make March a fun month for smaller equipment and clean, rippable walls. Daily rainfall remains low at 1.43mm/day and air temperatures hover near 27.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Pasta Point in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pasta Point 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 Pasta Point for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pasta Point 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 Pasta Point.