Conditions at Zavial in March
March: The Swell Begins to Loosen
March eases back slightly to 6-7ft (1.8-2.2m) average and 12.3-second periods. The cold-season machinery is still running, but the wind rose is shifting: NNW remains dominant at 26.2%, yet ideal wind drops to 33% and easterly/ESE winds become more common, especially in the 20-30kph range. Swell direction is increasingly locked into WNW/NW, and direct S/SSW/SW energy is still small at roughly 1.7%. Rain averages 2.00mm/day, water temperature is 15.6°C, and air temps range 7.0-22.8°C. Expect a blend of lined-up winter waves and softer, more textured mid-month windows. Zavial remains good, but if you are chasing pure winter identity, the earlier months are harder to beat.
Average Spot conditions at Zavial in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zavial 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 Zavial for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zavial 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 Zavial.