Conditions at Barbate in March
March: The Winter-Spring Tug of War
March remains a viable surf month, but it sits on the cusp of spring. Average swell height is still a healthy 1.4m (4.6ft), though the period eases to 10.6s as the ocean takes its foot off the gas. The W/WNW source dominates once more, while E/Levante swells become more noticeable; Barbate, however, needs that south/southwest component for true quality. Ideal offshore winds drop to 33%, and the Levante wind is a growing presence: E winds account for 21.9% of all wind observations, with ESE adding another 14.1%. The best windows are typically early in the day before the seabreeze strengthens, or immediately after a passing front when a crisp NW flow cleans up the swell. Water temperature is 15.8°C, air averages 14.7°C, and rainfall eases to 2.17 mm/day. It is still worth having your board handy.
Average Spot conditions at Barbate in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barbate 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 Barbate for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barbate 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 Barbate.