Conditions at Baleal in March
March: The Last Big Push Before Spring
March retains serious winter energy at Baleal, with average swell heights of 2.5m (8ft) and an average period of 12.4s. The swell direction distribution is even more northwesterly than February: NW leads at 21.2%, WNW sits at 16.3%, and NNW adds 13.5%. This means clean, powerful groundswell for the beach breaks, with a solid portion of waves in the 1.5-2.5m pumping range. The arrival of spring can lengthen intervals between swells, but the quality is still outstanding when a low-pressure system tracks through the North Atlantic.
The wind regime starts to show a stronger northwesterly tendency, with NNW winds now blowing 23.3% of the time - an ominous sign of the summer pattern to come. But ideal offshore wind is still 21%, and the S/SSW/SW window around 16% gives plenty of hope. March averages 13.5°C air, 14.4°C water, and 1.92mm/day of rain. It is the last month where you can reliably expect winter-calibre waves without much guesswork, making it a favorite with seasoned locals.
Average Spot conditions at Baleal in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Baleal 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 Baleal for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Baleal 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 Baleal.