Conditions at North Street in March
March: Spring Swell and Shifting Wind
March holds the winter line with 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) average height and the period lifting slightly to 7.5 seconds. The swell distribution becomes more favorable for North Street, with ENE, E, SSE and S all well represented; the E through SSE window jumps to roughly 35% of the total. Winds are a mixed bag: WNW offshore flow remains common, but SSW and SW winds begin to eat into grooming time. Ideal conditions still occur 25% of the time, and with water at 5.6°C and air at 5.2°C, it is the first month when spring warmth occasionally shows up between cold fronts.
Average Spot conditions at North Street in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Street 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 North Street for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Street 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 North Street.