Conditions at Serapo in March
March: Transitional Westerly Swell
March begins the slow slide into spring. Average wave height eases to 2-3ft (0.7m), period to 5.3s, and ideal wind drops to 27 percent. The swell distribution becomes dominated by the west: W totals close to 24 percent, WSW 15 percent and SW 11 percent. This westerly bias can produce surfable waves when the period pushes into 6-9s, especially as lows still track across the Tyrrhenian Sea. The issue is wind. East-northeast and northeast breezes remain common, but the afternoon southwesterly sea breeze becomes a regular spoiler. Attack the early morning, when the air is still and offshore flow is more likely. With water temperatures around 14.2°C (57.6°F) and air temps averaging 12.6°C (54.7°F), the ocean still has a winter chill.
Average Spot conditions at Serapo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Serapo 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 Serapo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Serapo 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 Serapo.