Conditions at Orre in March
March: Last Gasp of Winter Swell
March is a transition month, but Orre still sees decent energy. Average swell height drops to around 4ft (1.2m), with an average period of 8.0s. W, WNW and WSW are again the dominant directions, and the NW sector contributes heavily too. A lot of the swell is in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with occasional bigger pulses from lingering North Atlantic lows.
The wind patterns remain winter-like, with ideal offshore NE/ENE/E/ESE winds 13% of the time. However, NNW winds become more dominant, blowing 16.6% of the time and producing cross-shore conditions at the beach. Water temperature sits at its annual minimum of 4.8°C, while the air averages 3.1°C and precipitation is 4.19 mm/day. March can deliver good, punchy waves if the low pressures continue, but it can also become inconsistent as the jet stream begins to weaken.
Average Spot conditions at Orre in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orre 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 Orre for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orre 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 Orre.