Conditions at Kitaizumi in March
March: Spring Transition and Shifting Windows
March marks a subtle shift. The average swell height rises to 1.1m (3.5ft) but the period eases to 9.4s. The direction window rotates more toward the E/ESE, with ENE at 17.9 percent, E at 17.0 percent, ESE at 14.9 percent and NE still contributing 11.5 percent. This is actually a favorable distribution for east-facing Kitaizumi, and the chance of solid E/ENE swell remains high as winter lows make their final push. Winds are more variable than January and February: NW and WNW still account for about 31 percent, but southerly and SSE winds start to take up more space. The ideal surf wind percentage is 41 percent, so there are still plenty of clean days.
Water temperature bumps slightly to 8.9°C while air temperatures climb to 6.8°C. With average precipitation increasing to 3.07 mm/day, the passing fronts can deliver lumpy onshore periods, but the windows between fronts often produce glassy morning surf in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range.
Average Spot conditions at Kitaizumi in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kitaizumi 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 Kitaizumi for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kitaizumi 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 Kitaizumi.