Conditions at Essaouira in March
March: Spring Approaches, But The Ocean Still Has Power
March remains a serious month for surfers. Average swell height slips just a touch to 2.2m (7.2ft) and the wave period comes down to 12.3 seconds, but still well inside the powerful long-period range. The distribution is slightly more northerly, with NNW at 35.4%, NW at 22.5%, WNW at 8.9% and W at 2.0%. Warmer air temperatures (16.7°C) and water temperatures (17.2°C) begin to take the edge off, while rainfall drops to 0.91mm/day. The main trade-off is wind quality: ideal offshore days fall to 36% as the north and northeast trades begin to strengthen through the afternoon. Morning sessions are key.
Average Spot conditions at Essaouira in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Essaouira 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 Essaouira for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Essaouira 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 Essaouira.