Conditions at Maraa in March
March: The Sweet Spot
This is where the Maraa calendar peaks. Average swell size reaches around 6ft (1.9m), the period strengthens to 12.6 seconds, and - crucially - the wind is ideal 42 percent of the time, among the highest of the year. Directionally, the S-SSE axis is loaded: S accounts for 31 percent of all swell energy, while the favorable S-to-W window makes up 53 percent of the total. This is a major swing toward the exact directionality this southwest-facing reef loves.
Combine that with an offshore E to ENE flow (E 27%, ENE 14%), and you get big, clean, grinding south swell. Wave heights are predominantly in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, with enough punch to detonate on the reef but enough consistency to keep the lineup rotating. Water temp peaks at 28.9°C, air sits at 27.3°C, and rainfall drops to 4.3 mm/day - a sign the wetter early season is easing. If you can only surf Maraa one month, make it March.
Average Spot conditions at Maraa in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maraa 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 Maraa for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maraa 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 Maraa.