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Conditions at Hickory Bay in March
March: Autumn's First Swell Surge
March is where the autumn transition begins to show. Average swell height jumps to 1.8m (5.9ft) and average period expands to 10.8s, putting more power into the water. Although NE winds are still present at 18.6%, the offshore window increases to 30%, making more sessions clean. The swell direction is fascinating: S and SSW energy is strong, combining for 37%, while the E/ESE/SE/SSE directions supply 40% - the ideal mix for Hickory Bay's SE-facing layout. This is still a fair-weather month in terms of consistency, but it is the first month where a solid long-period groundswell with W/NW offshore wind becomes a realistic and rewarding prospect. Average air temperature falls to 14.3°C, water temp is 15.9°C, and rainfall starts to pick up.
Average Spot conditions at Hickory Bay in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hickory Bay 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 Hickory Bay for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hickory Bay 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 Hickory Bay.