Conditions at Hondarribia in March
March: Spring Squeeze
March is transition time, but do not sleep on it. Average swell comes down a notch to 1.8m (6ft), and the period settles at 12.1s-still plenty of long-period juice. The swell rose is even more dominated by the NW, with NW at 38% and WNW at 27%, while NNW chips in 11%. The main winter storm track is starting to retreat north, but the Atlantic still sends healthy pulses at Hondarribia, especially in the first half of the month.
Winds become more mixed and slightly lighter. W and WNW are the most frequent directions at around 11% each, with NNW at 10% and S at 8%. The ideal offshore window runs 32% of the time, and those light SSW/SW days become increasingly common as high pressure starts to ridge in. Watch out for afternoon sea breezes from the north/northwest as the days lengthen-they can put chop on the surface before sunset.
Air temperatures rise to 10.7°C, water sits at 12.7°C, and precipitation drops to 2.62 mm/day. Spring lows in the Bay of Biscay can still deliver a late-season swell, so keep the step-up board in the car.
Average Spot conditions at Hondarribia in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia.