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Conditions at Oum El Bouir in March
March: Late Winter, Building Trades
March is still a solid surf month. The average swell holds at 5.5ft (1.7m) with a respectable 11.3s period. NNW (45%) and NW (22%) remain the primary swell directions, but the N share grows to 18%, adding more north pulse. The wind direction is still offshore NE/NNE, yet the velocity is becoming more aggressive as the Azores High strengthens: NNE (35%) and NE (22%) dominate and ideal wind falls to just 12%. On the best days, usually early morning, the swell is powerful and the offshore flow grooms it into clean, defined lines. Water temperature is 18.1°C, air averages 18.6°C, and it is very dry.
Average Spot conditions at Oum El Bouir in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir.