Conditions at Kirra in March
March: Autumn Transition Sparks Cleaner, Punchier Surf
March is when Kirra starts to wake up. Average swell holds at 1.2m (4ft), period rises to 8.5s, and ideal wind time jumps to 54% - the first real autumn signal. The swell direction is still locked in from the east, with E 45% and ESE 30%, but the wind composition shifts toward SSE (19%), SE (18%) and S (12%). Those S components are offshore for the north-facing spot, and they groom the E/ESE swell into clean, rippable lines. The average period remains in the 8-9s punchy bracket, so expect mostly 3-5ft (1-1.5m) beach-break style waves with occasional 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) sets as the first strong fronts push through the Tasman Sea. Air temperatures ease to 24.5°C, water temperature is still 25.6°C, and rain at 4.83mm/day starts to taper as the monsoon low season winds down.
Average Spot conditions at Kirra in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kirra 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 Kirra for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kirra 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 Kirra.