Conditions at Sultans in March
March: Transition Time Brings Cleaner Edges
March is a clear turning point in the annual cycle. The average swell height drops to 2.3ft (0.7m), yet the average period lengthens to 7.7s, giving the smaller waves more shape and push. The directional mix becomes much broader - ESE, SE and E each contribute around 18-22 per cent - and the old ENE-heavy regime begins to break down. Meanwhile, the wind picture improves significantly: W, WNW, NW and NNW together approach 31 per cent of all observations, pushing the ideal-wind score to 44 per cent. This is the first month where Sultans starts to feel like a proper clean reef-break again. Water temperature climbs to 29.7°C, air averages 27.9°C, and rain remains modest at 1.43mm/day. The surf is small, but it is fun-sized, rippable and far less messy than the peak of the northeast monsoon.
Average Spot conditions at Sultans in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sultans 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 Sultans for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sultans 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 Sultans.