Conditions at Portsalon in March
March: Winter Power with a Hint of Spring
March begins the transition toward lighter winds and slightly smaller swell. Average height eases to 2.7m (8.9ft) and period to 11.7s, while the W-WNW swells still account for a combined 27% of the rose. The NE-to-E window becomes more noticeable - NNE, NE, ENE and E together make up roughly 4% of observations, with ENE/E peaks in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. Offshore SSW-SW-W winds now blow about 27% of the time, so there are more clean, rideable mornings between fronts. Water temp remains cold at 8.1°C and air averages 5.8°C, so winter rubber is still non-negotiable. March offers a slightly more user-friendly version of winter.
Average Spot conditions at Portsalon in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Portsalon 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 Portsalon for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Portsalon 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 Portsalon.