Conditions at Bondi in March
March: The Autumn Transition Begins
March is the bridge month. The average period nudges up to 9.2s and the swell is still a healthy 5-6ft (1.7m), but the direction mix starts shifting. SSE becomes the single dominant swell direction at 19.3 percent, with E, SE and ESE all in the 16-17 percent range. These are good angles for Bondi, but many of these waves are still shorter-period wind swell rather than true Southern Ocean groundswell. The wind picture improves slightly: offshore N/NW quadrant flow increases to 15 percent, and the ideal-wind window opens to 30 percent. Onshore S/SSE/SE winds still fire around 38 percent of the time, so afternoon crumble remains a threat. Water temps are still warm at 23.1°C, while air temps drop a touch to 21.6°C. March is the last month you'll want to surf in boardies alone without having to think too much about a wetsuit.
Average Spot conditions at Bondi in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bondi 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 Bondi for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bondi 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 Bondi.