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Conditions at Bantham in March
March: The Transition Begins
March eases the throttle slightly, with average swell height dipping to around 6ft (1.8m) and period to 9.3s. Swell direction is still favorable - WSW (25.9%), W (16.4%) and SW (10.3%) combine for over 50% of the wave energy, but the distribution shifts toward the lower end of the spectrum: more 3-5ft (1-1.5m) surf and fewer over-8ft monsters. This month also sees an uptick in ideal offshore wind to 15%, as the North Atlantic begins to experience more frequent transient ridges. The winds become slightly less cyclonic; NNE (3.3%), NE (5.5%) and ENE (7.7%) winds add up to a considerable chunk of clean, offshore flow. Rainfall eases to 2.55mm/day and air temps warm to 7.2°C, but the water is still cold at 8.9°C. Bantham in March offers a good compromise: still solid winter groundswell, but with a slightly better chance of groomed conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Bantham in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bantham 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 Bantham for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bantham 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 Bantham.