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Conditions at Mount Maunganui in March
March: The Autumn Sweet Spot Begins
March marks the sweet spot transition from summer to autumn. The swell window remains generous, with 67.9 percent of waves arriving from the optimal NNE-NE-ENE-E directions, and the average 8.9s period is tied with the summer months for the punchiest of the year. Average height holds at a healthy 1.2m (4ft), with plenty of waves in the 0.5-1m and 1-1.5m bands and the best sandbar-friendly shoulders arriving from NE and ENE. Offshore wind days become more frequent: 41 percent of the month is ideal, with WSW at 13.6 percent and W at 9.1 percent leading the charge. The afternoon sea breeze is still present, but it is weaker than in mid-summer. Water temperature remains warm at 20.1°C, air temperatures ease to 18.8°C, and rainfall creeps up to 2.81 mm/day. This month is a genuine favorite for consistent, user-friendly waves at the Mount.
Average Spot conditions at Mount Maunganui in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui.