Conditions at Banana Beach in March
March: Strong, But the Season Starts to Blink
March keeps the winter character with an average swell height of 2.2m (7-8ft) and a period of 12.4s. The dominant swell directions are NNW (35.0%) and NW (27.3%), with WNW (9.4%) adding some angle. Averages are still heavy, but the period is slowly dropping and the winter machine is beginning to tire. The surf is still powerful; it just needs a little more help from the wind to stay clean.
Favorable winds drop to 51%. NNW (26.2%) and NW (12.5%) still rule the wind rose, while the offshore quadrant from NNE through E totals about 28% - a smaller share than in December or January. The onshore W-SW quadrant rises to around 11%, so the afternoon crumble becomes more common. Water temp holds at 17.0°C, air temps warm to 17.3°C, and rain is 1.15mm/day. This is still a good month, but you have to pick your moments.
Average Spot conditions at Banana Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Banana Beach 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 Banana Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Banana Beach 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 Banana Beach.