Conditions at Piha in March
March: The Sweet Spot
March marks the true sweet spot at Piha. Average swell rises to 5ft (1.6m), wave period stretches to 12.8s, and ideal wind frequency peaks at 27%. SW swell again leads at 58.2%, with WSW at 20.2%, and the distribution shifts toward those punchy 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves that make Piha so memorable. This is the time when late-season Tasman lows generate powerful groundswells while autumn high pressure often delivers light offshore E/NE winds. Water temperatures sit at a comfortable 20.4°C, and the mix of form, power and fewer wind-affected days makes March the month to plan a trip around.
Average Spot conditions at Piha in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Piha 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 Piha for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Piha 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 Piha.