Conditions at Mayport Poles in March
March: Spring Begins to Blur the Lines
March is still a winter month in the water, but the atmosphere is shifting. Swell remains steady at 2ft (0.6m) with an average period of 7.0s, and the east quadrant continues to produce - ESE 22.2%, E 18.7%, ENE 16.5%, and SE 12.8%. The percentage of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) swell from ENE is still present, but the wind rose starts to become a coin flip. Onshore ENE/E/ESE/SE winds total about 26% of the time, while offshore WSW/WNW/NW/westerly winds still hold around 25%. Ideal wind drops slightly to 14%. As the Bermuda High starts to build, afternoons become more southeasterly, so dawn patrol gets the cleanest conditions. Water temp is 18.5°C, air averages 17.3°C, and precipitation is 2.76 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mayport Poles in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mayport Poles 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 Mayport Poles for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mayport Poles 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 Mayport Poles.