Conditions at Yoff Beach in March
March: The Last Gasp of Winter Swell
March holds the line with a 6ft (1.8m) average swell and a mean period of 12.2s. The swell rose shows a stunning 83.1% read from the NNW, with 43.3% of waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) zone and 18% over 6.5ft (2m). Meanwhile, the NW sector contributes 11.7%. The ocean is still delivering heavy, long-period energy.
Winds, however, are shifting slightly. N and NNE remain the primary directions - 34.1% and 21.7%, respectively - but a strong NNW wind component (36.2%) has emerged, often bringing lighter speeds. This is still onshore or cross-onshore for Yoff's NNE orientation, and ideal wind is again a rare 1%. The water warms marginally to 19.6°C, and air temperatures hover around 20.6°C. This is a month for heavy boards and low expectations, with only fleeting windows between the trade wind pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Yoff Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yoff 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 Yoff Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yoff 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 Yoff Beach.