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Mira • Statistics for March

Conditions at Mira in March

March: The Lion Keeps Roaring

March is the last full month of true winter power. Swell heights average 7.5ft (2.3m) and periods remain a solid 12.2s. The swell window is again dominated by the W-NW quadrant, with NW at 24.2 percent and WNW at 20.5 percent, while NNW adds another 11.1 percent. However, spring is creeping in: NNW winds jump to 21.2 percent and the ideal-surf-wind percentage drops to 37 percent. You will still score plenty of 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) days, but they now often come with more north in the wind, so you need to pick your windows. Air temperatures are on the rise, averaging 12.5C (54F), while water stays cold at 14.1C (57F). With 2.63mm/day of rain, the sandbars stay fresh, and a strong E/ENE offshore flow can link up with the last real groundswells of the season.

Average Spot conditions at Mira in March

Swell history for March

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for March

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mira 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 Mira for your next trip in March.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mira 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 Mira.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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