Conditions at Bunkers in March
March: Spring Forward, Swell Back
March marks the beginning of the seasonal transition. Swell averages 5ft (1.6m) with a 7.2s period, and the direction mix is arguably the best of the year: W/WNW/NW/NNW make up nearly 37% of all waves, with WNW alone at 13.2%. Wave heights are shifting down, with the bulk in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range, but there are still plenty of 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets on the bigger days.
Winds are turning softer but still tricky. Offshore east-to-south-southeast winds account for 25.5% of the time and onshore W/WNW winds for 29.3%, so clean windows are about 18%. You will need to pick your moments between fronts. Air temperature lifts to 3.5°C and water temp remains a cold 4.1°C, so winter rubber is still mandatory.
Average Spot conditions at Bunkers in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bunkers 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 Bunkers for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bunkers 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 Bunkers.