Conditions at Raglan in March
March: Autumn Builds with Long-Period Power
March is when Raglan starts to wake up. Average swell height climbs to 1.8m (6ft), the period stretches to 12.4s, and ideal wind frequency reaches 32%, one of the year's best. The swell rose shows the same SW/WSW dominance, with WSW at 30.5% and SW at 36.5%, but there is more W (6.5%) and WNW (3.6%) energy mixed in than in summer - a sign that lows are beginning to march across the Tasman. Winds from SSW/SW/WSW remain high frequency, giving plenty of clean, offshore mornings with cool autumn air (17.6°C) and water still warm at 20.1°C. Rain nudges up to 2.54mm/day but the swells are worth it. This is a month where the point starts to show its true form.
Average Spot conditions at Raglan in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Raglan 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 Raglan for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Raglan 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 Raglan.