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Conditions at Santa Rosa in March
March: Peak Offshore Potential
March owns the highest percentage of ideal wind all year at 7%, making it the most reliable month for Santa Rosa to show its true shape. The swell trends up again, averaging 1.6m (5.2ft), and the wave period lengthens to 13.5s - the best recorded of the year. SSW swells dominate, but the increased energy shows up in the distribution: over 44% of all waves fall in the pumping 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range and almost 8% reach the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) class. The wind is still mostly S/SSW, but lulls and offshore morning breezes are more common than any other month. Water temps remain a pleasant 19.2C, and rainfall is virtually a non-factor. If you can only pick one month for Santa Rosa, March is it.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Rosa in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa.