Conditions at Dunmoran Strand in March
March: Waning Winter, Still Chunking
March keeps winter's character but adds daylight and an improving wind ratio. Average swell height eases to around 7-8ft (2.3m) and period drops only slightly to 11.9s, so the surf remains powerful and big. The wave direction distribution becomes more north-west focused, with WNW skyrocketing to 17.4%, W at 13.6%, and NW plus NNW combining for 20.4%. That's an excellent angle configuration for Dunmoran's north-northeast-facing sandbars, as more of the energy arrives from the NNW/NW window rather than the far west. Offshore wind conditions improve slightly to 27%, and although water temperature bottoms out at 8.6°C, the extra daylight and easing rain make sessions more manageable. This is a transition month: still heavy enough to test your courage, but with an increasing number of smooth, rippable days as spring high pressure starts to flex.
Average Spot conditions at Dunmoran Strand in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dunmoran Strand 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 Dunmoran Strand for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dunmoran Strand 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 Dunmoran Strand.