Conditions at The Bluff in March
March: The Shoulder Season Begins to Grind
March signals the first real shift in quality. Average height holds at 4.3ft (1.3m), but wave period climbs to 12.3s and ideal offshore winds reach 19%. Swell remains stubbornly SSW (48.8%) and SW (42.5%), but a larger share of the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) band appears, with occasional 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) pulses from the southwest. Winds are still heavy from the S/SSW quadrants, yet SSE flow climbs to 12.4%, offering more windows of clean, lined-up surf. Water temp sits at 26.4°C and the air is still warm at 29.5°C; the consistency is improving even as the summer crowds linger.
Average Spot conditions at The Bluff in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Bluff 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 The Bluff for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Bluff 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 The Bluff.