Conditions at Arish in March
March: Transition Begins
March is the first sign of the seasonal handoff. Average swell height holds at 1.7m (5.5-6ft), but the average period drops to 11.3s, and the swell direction becomes slightly more northerly: N jumps to 18%, while NNW (45%) and NW (22%) remain dominant. This subtle shift starts to cost Arish some of the long-period, standout energy it enjoyed just weeks earlier, and the ideal wind percentage slides to 29%. The trades are now firmly entrenched, with NNE (29%) and NE (22%) leading the charge; winds are often in the 20-40kph range, which means the surface can get bumpy even when the direction is offshore.
There are still excellent sessions to be had, especially when a late-season North Atlantic low delivers a solid 11-14s NW swell and the wind eases in the morning. But the window is getting more inconsistent, and the wave quality increasingly depends on finding shelter from the stronger trade wind.
Average Spot conditions at Arish in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arish 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 Arish for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arish 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 Arish.