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Conditions at Freshwater West in March
March: Transitional Power and Longer Windows
March is a transition month, but there is still plenty of life in the North Atlantic. Average swell eases to 5.9ft (1.8m) with a period of 9.9 seconds, and the swell direction remains concentrated in the optimal SW/WSW/W corridor. WSW dominates with an impressive 31.6%, while W adds 13.5% and SW contributes 11.1%. The wind regime begins to improve slightly as the Azores High strengthens, pushing the ideal offshore wind share up to 19%. NNW winds also become more prominent at 8.8%, offering a more cross-offshore alternative that can still keep the waves reasonably clean. Water temperature sits at 8.4°C and average air temperature is 7.9°C, so winter rubber is still essential. March delivers a nice balance: real winter swell on tap, but with an increasing number of clean windows as spring approaches.
Average Spot conditions at Freshwater West in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West.