Conditions at Sendai in March
March: Transitional Energy with the First Hint of Spring
March is still a solid surf month, but the character begins to change. The average height ticks up to 3.5ft (1.1m) and the period holds at 9.4s, while ideal winds drop to 45%. The swell distribution is more E/ESE/SE-angled than mid-winter, with ESE (16.5%), SE (15.8%), E (15.2%) and ENE (11.6%) all well represented. The wind field starts to weaken and rotate toward the S/SE, so you begin to work for the clean days. Still, strong northern Pacific lows can park offshore and deliver 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) ESE/SE swell with a NW breeze - that March combination is a genuine Sendai classic. Water temp is still cold at 8.1°C and air temps average 4.2°C.
Average Spot conditions at Sendai in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sendai 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 Sendai for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sendai 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 Sendai.