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Conditions at Buffels Bay in March
March: Autumn Begins to Shift the Balance
As autumn arrives, the first hints of a more favourable winter pattern appear. Ideal offshore wind climbs to 30%. The E/ESE trades remain prominent (E 13.5%, ESE 14.7%), but westerly and NW winds now account for a larger share (W 8.9%, WNW 4.7%, NW 2.5%, NNW 3.0%). Swell averages 7-8ft (2.3m) with a slightly longer period of 11.4s, and the S/SSE/SE/ESE corridor carries a more respectable share of the energy, roughly one third of recorded swell. SSW (25.2%) and SW (10.2%) still dominate. With more 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves from a mix of directions, the bay can deliver fun, rippable surf, especially in a pre-frontal NW offshore flow. Water temperature begins to cool to 19.1°C, a noticeable shift from summertime, and air temps average 19.8°C.
Average Spot conditions at Buffels Bay in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Buffels Bay 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 Buffels Bay for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Buffels Bay 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 Buffels Bay.