Conditions at Doughmore in March
March: A Sweet Spot of Swell and Cleaner Air
March still averages a very healthy 2m (6-7ft) of swell with a period of 11.9s, but the wind regimes start to become a little more variable for the better. The swell window is outstanding, with 65% of all wave energy arriving from SW-WNW and a strong W (29%) and WSW (16%) core. This is enough to keep Doughmore firing while the ocean begins to transition toward spring.
Ideal offshore wind (NE-ESE) rises to 23%, and early spring high pressure over the continent often creates light east to northeast mornings. Westerly onshores still dominate 38% of the time, but the decreased intensity of low-pressure systems compared to midwinter makes March a more user-friendly month. Water remains cold at 8.6°C, but daily precipitation eases to 3.1mm and the longer daylight hours make those clean windows more accessible.
Average Spot conditions at Doughmore in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Doughmore 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 Doughmore for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Doughmore 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 Doughmore.