Conditions at Cotton Trees in March
March: More Push, Less Polish
March brings a modest step up in size: 3-4ft (1.0m) average with period increasing to 11.5s. The S and SSW split is nearly equal at 49.7% and 48.2%, and for the first time the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class becomes the largest single bucket, with S at 17.0% and SSW at 25.5%; a small amount of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) energy also appears from SSW. Unfortunately, the month also features one of the lowest ideal wind percentages of the year at 6%. WSW (25.3%), SW (17.8%) and W (16.7%) keep the surface messy. When an early NE/E offshore window aligns, the 3-5ft sets can be punchy and clean, but those windows are brief. Water temperature is 27.4°C, air temperature 27.2°C.
Average Spot conditions at Cotton Trees in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cotton Trees 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 Cotton Trees for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cotton Trees 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 Cotton Trees.