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Conditions at Umdloti in March
March: Autumn Transition - More Period, Better Chances
March is a hinge month. The average period rises to 9.8s and the ideal wind percentage jumps to 28%. The glassy windows still aren't reliable, but they are becoming more frequent. The swell rose shows a broad mix: ESE 21.6%, SE 20.7%, E 19.6%, and SSE 17.5%, with S swell at 9.8% and a few bigger 2-2.5m waves sneaking in from SE and S. That is a good sign that the first winter groundswells are starting to light up the Indian Ocean. Onshore NE (16.1%) and ENE (12.4%) winds still outweigh the offshore W/WNW/NW quadrant, but SSW (14.2%) and SW (7.8%) increase. This means post-frontal south-westerly flow is more common, and when it settles into WSW or WNW during the night, Umdloti gets long, clean peaks. Air temps average 24.1°C, water temp is still warm at 25.5°C, and rainfall drops to 2.36 mm/day. March is a month of increased potential: if you can combine the rising period with a morning offshore, it can feel like a different spot.
Average Spot conditions at Umdloti in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Umdloti 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 Umdloti for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Umdloti 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 Umdloti.