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Conditions at Long Beach in March
March: Spring Transition Builds Momentum
March is the last full month of meteorological winter, and it still brings serious surf to Long Beach. Average wave height remains 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), while the average period climbs to 7.6s - a sign of slightly better quality and more organized swell. The south window is generous: SSE adds 9.8%, S leads at 11.9%, and SSW contributes 8.5%. Interestingly, easterly energy also spikes, with E at 11.2% and a strong band of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6ft (1.5-2m) waves in the E/ESE window, pointing to an active Nor'easter season along the East Coast.
Wind patterns remain favorable, with NW at 12.3%, NNW at 11.5%, and WNW adding 11.7% cross-offshore energy for a solid winter-time wind regime. Ideal surf wind occurs 27 percent of the time. Water temperature is still cold at 5.1°C, but air temperatures are on the rise to an average of 4.1°C, and days are getting noticeably longer. With more sunshine and a still-lively North Atlantic, March is often the best blend of winter consistency and early-spring conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Long Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Long Beach 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 Long Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Long Beach 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 Long Beach.