Conditions at Loekken in March
March: Early Spring, Late Winter Swell
March is the last genuine winter month at Loekken. Average swell height drops to 3ft (1.0m) and the mean period eases to 6.3s, but the W direction still dominates the wave rose at 26.4%, with WNW at 10.9% and WSW at 14.3%. The storm track is beginning its seasonal retreat, so there are fewer big energy events, but on the right day a vigorous low crossing the North Sea can still produce solid 3-6ft (1-1.8m) surf. Ideal wind is down to 19%, so increasingly it is a matter of finding a clean morning between fronts before the westerly onshore rebuilds.
Air temperatures nudge up to 3.0C, water temperature is 4.5C and precipitation eases to 1.75 mm/day. The water is still cold, so keep the 5/4 on until April.
Average Spot conditions at Loekken in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Loekken 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 Loekken for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Loekken 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 Loekken.