Conditions at Oualidia in March
March: Winter's Last Hurrah
March still has teeth. Average swell height remains in the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) range, period is 12.4s, and the swell mix holds strong from NNW (32%) and NW (29%), with WNW adding another 12%. Oualidia continues to see solid, powerful surf, though consistency starts to waver as the North Atlantic storm track begins to shift north.
Trade wind influence becomes more noticeable, and ideal wind percentages drop to 27%. NNE and NE winds make up just over 42% of the wind distribution, making offshore south and southwest winds more precious. Air temps are warmer at 15.4°C, water temp is 17.1°C, and precipitation remains similar at 1.46 mm/day. Dawn patrol before the trades kick in is the move.
Average Spot conditions at Oualidia in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oualidia 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 Oualidia for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oualidia 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 Oualidia.