Conditions at Wedge in March
March: The Autumn Transition Begins
March is when The Wedge starts shaking off the summer slumber. Average height rises slightly to 1.7m (5.6ft) and period lengthens to 9.8s. The wind rose tells the tale: NE drops to 16.1%, ENE to 12.4%, while the offshore quadrant (SW 7.8%, WSW 2.8%, W 1.6%, WNW 1.3%) doubles from February. Swell directions are now a beautiful mess - E at 19.6%, ESE at 21.6%, SE at 20.7%, SSE at 17.5%, S at 9.8% - meaning The Wedge is receiving more varied and powerful groundswell. Ideal wind time rallies to 32%. Expect better shape, more options, and the occasional firing session on a solid E or SE swell. Water is still warm at 25.6°C, air drops to 24.7°C, and rain decreases to 2.95mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Wedge in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wedge 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 Wedge.