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Conditions at Whangapoua Beach in March
March: Autumn's First Consolidation
March holds onto the summer swell axis while autumn begins to stir. The average period reaches 8.1s - tied for the highest of the year - which adds a touch of punch even though the average height remains 1.5ft (0.5m). The N-NNE-NE-ENE window still delivers 51% of the swell; ENE accounts for 26% and NE another 16%, with E swell adding 15%. The directional foundation is solid, but the wave height distribution remains small, with most energy under 1m.
Wind patterns start to become more energetic. SW at 12.1% and WSW at 10.7% make up the core offshore flow, around 30% all up, but onshore N-NE winds still account for 20%. Ideal conditions arrive just 1% of the time, so don't expect a glassy morning to last long. Air temperature is 19.4°C, the water is 20.7°C, and rainfall ticks up to 2.29mm/day as the first winter lows probe the Tasman Sea. Chasing a clean NE-ENE pulse under a morning WSW breeze is the name of the game.
Average Spot conditions at Whangapoua Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Whangapoua 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 Whangapoua Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Whangapoua 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 Whangapoua Beach.