Conditions at Mundaka in March
March: The Epicenter of Spring Swell
March still has plenty of winter punch-the average swell is 5.5ft (1.7m) and periods remain at a strong 12.1s. The dominant swell direction shifts even harder to the NW, with 39.5% of the energy arriving from that direction and another 21.6% from the WNW. This means Mundaka is catching the tail end of North Atlantic lows while the ocean water is still cool enough to hold shape. Wave heights are most common in the 3-6.5ft (1-2m) range, with NW producing over 8% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) class.
Wind-wise, March is a mixed bag. Offshore SSW flow still appears frequently at 7.3% and S adds 6.6%, but W and WNW winds build to 8.1% and 11.4% respectively, threatening the surface with onshore cross-swell. The extended daylight and the arrival of early spring warmth-air 11.2°C, water 12.8°C-make the offshore mornings particularly golden. With 25% ideal winds, March is a dependable tail-end winter month that can produce days every bit as memorable as January.
Average Spot conditions at Mundaka in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mundaka 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 Mundaka for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mundaka 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 Mundaka.