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Conditions at Saltburn in March
March: Spring Swell with a Bite
March is the hand-off month between winter and spring. The average swell height steps down slightly to 4.3ft (1.3m), but the period actually holds at 7.7s, keeping the waves punchy and rideable. The wave rose shows a very winter-like distribution: NNE (11.4%) is the top swell direction, with NNW (10.5%), N (9.9%) and NE (6.1%) also well represented. Nearly 38% of the month's waves come from the optimal window-the highest of the winter.
The wind begins to shift though. SW (12.0%) and WSW (12.1%) still lead, and total offshore flow is around 36%, but NNW wind (6.9%) and NNE (3.4%) begin to invade, creating more lumpy, wind-affected days. Air temperatures are rising to an average of 5.0°C while water temp still hovers at 6.3°C. It's still worth suiting up-March can deliver some of the last great winter surf before the North Sea switches into spring mode.
Average Spot conditions at Saltburn in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltburn 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 Saltburn for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltburn 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 Saltburn.