Conditions at Luz in March
March: The Transition Begins
March keeps the winter momentum, with an average swell height of 7ft (2.2m) and a still solid period of 12.3s. The northwest/north-northwest compound remains dominant (NW 27.6%, WNW 17.4%, NNW 12.6%), and the optimal S/SE component is 1.6%. Winds blow from the offshore N-NNW quadrant 46% of the time climatologically, which is excellent, yet the ideal rating drops to 33% because light winds and sloppy cross-shore flows often interfere. This is a month of mixed messages: there is plenty of ocean energy but the bay still needs a south-angled swell to light up. When it does, you can find clean, rippable waves around head-high to double overhead. Air temps rise to 14.8°C, sea temp 15.6°C, and springtime showers remain likely at 2.00 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Luz in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Luz 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 Luz for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Luz 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 Luz.