Conditions at Hustadvika in March
March: Late-Winter Power With A Spring Twist
March remains firmly in the best season, but the character shifts slightly. Average swell height eases to 1.9m (6.2ft), while average period remains strong at 11.1s. The swell rose is still a W/NNW-dominated affair: W at 18.5%, NNW at 17.4%, WNW at 10.3%, NW at 10.6% and WSW at 11.9%. Notice the N/NNE components growing (3.4% and 3.2%) - a hint that the Norwegian Sea is starting to generate more northerly swell as the seasonal transition begins. Ideal winds are still present 41% of the time, and the gradually warmer atmosphere (average 3.1°C, max 12.3°C) makes dawn patrols a bit more bearable. Precipitation is slightly lower at 4.38mm/day. Water temperature reaches its coldest of the year at 5.3°C, so don't be fooled by spring air; winter rubber is still mandatory. March can deliver late-winter swells with better structure than the previous two months, especially when a storm stalls between Iceland and the Norwegian coast.
Average Spot conditions at Hustadvika in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hustadvika 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 Hustadvika for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hustadvika 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 Hustadvika.