Conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in March
March: Building Swell, Fading Offshore Flow
March is the first true transition month. Average size stays around 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) and the period holds at 9.2s, but the offshore wind percentage drops to 34%. Swell directions shift into a textbook SW-W-WNW mix, with the largest share coming from WSW, W and WNW. Most waves remain in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) category, though there is a noticeable increase in clean 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets from the west-northwest on the better days.
Winds become more variable as the landmass heats up. The morning offshore flow is weaker, and W/SW onshore winds appear more often, especially in the afternoon. Air temperature climbs to 28.5°C, water hits 29.9°C and rain increases slightly to 0.36mm per day. March still offers good waves if you are picky about the session, but it is no longer the reliable glassy month that winter provides.
Average Spot conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks.