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Conditions at Westbrook in March
March: First Taste of Autumn Power
March is when the ocean starts waking up. The average period jumps to 9.8s, height holds at 5-6ft (1.7m), and ideal wind nearly doubles from February to 25%. The swell rose is beautifully aligned: ESE 21.6%, SE 20.7%, E 19.6%, SSE 17.5% and S 9.8% - the increasing south component is a sign that winter storm tracks are beginning to push closer to the continent. Wind is still mostly NE/ENE/NNE (42.2%) or SSW (16.2%), but the west/northwest bucket is slowly growing and the mornings are cleaner before the sea breeze. With 10s-period energy arriving through the ESE/SE corridor, Westbrook starts to hold its shape in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range, and the occasional 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) set will flip the beach on. Water temp 25.5°C, air 24.1°C, rainfall 2.36 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Westbrook in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Westbrook 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 Westbrook for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Westbrook 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 Westbrook.