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Conditions at Backyards in March
March: Trade Wind Versus Winter Swell
March remains solid but shows the transition toward spring. The average swell drops to 8.2ft (2.5m) and period to 11.7s - still good, but the mix shifts. NNW is still dominant at 16.9%, yet NNE/NE/ENE account for a combined 28.9% of the directional spectrum. The favorable NW/N quadrant remains productive, but the trades are strengthening: ENE and E combine for nearly 59% of all wind observations, while offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW flow drops to around 7%. Ideal surfing wind sits at 21%. Expect pumping late-season groundswell, often with cross-shore texture; dawn patrol and early morning offshore windows are the key to scoring clean 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) waves. Water temperature is 23.9°C, air temperature 22.8°C, and rain increases to 2.39mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Backyards in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Backyards 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 Backyards for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Backyards 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 Backyards.