Conditions at Bude in March
March: Early Spring, Still Plenty of Pulse
March is a transition month, but the Atlantic has not yet gone quiet. Average swell sits around 5-6ft (1.8m) at a solid 10.6 seconds, with W (33%) and WSW (22%) swells dominating the wave rose. There is still plenty of size in the water, and Bude retains a winter-like character early in the month. The shift is in the wind pattern: spring high pressure becomes more common, and the ideal offshore ENE-E-ESE-SE wind still arrives about 26% of the time. When those clean easterlies coincide with a fading winter low, the surfing can be excellent - powerful, organized groundswell with smooth surfaces. Air temperature climbs a little to 7.2°C, water is still cold at 8.8°C and rainfall drops to 2.54mm/day. Expect solid waves, slowly improving conditions and a few standout late-season swells.
Average Spot conditions at Bude in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bude 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 Bude for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bude 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 Bude.