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Conditions at Witches Rock in March
March: A Hint of Southern Swell
March marks the first meaningful transition at Witches Rock. The average swell height remains 1.4m (4.6ft), but the period jumps to 11.0s, signaling that longer-period energy is beginning to filter in. The swell direction is finally becoming more mixed: ENE still leads with 32.3%, but E (12.3%), SE (9.2%), SSW (9.3%) and SW (8.9%) all chime in. That is still only about 20% from the optimal SSW-W window, but it means the ocean is no longer a one-trick pony. Winds remain dominated by NE and ENE, blowing offshore, and the ideal wind percentage climbs to 35%. With air temperatures warming to 27.4°C, water at 26.7°C and almost no rain, March is the best bet of the low season - especially when a southern-hemisphere pulse sneaks in and breaks down the trade-wind sea state.
Average Spot conditions at Witches Rock in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Witches Rock 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 Witches Rock for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Witches Rock 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 Witches Rock.