Conditions at Peahi-Jaws in March
March: Still Firing, but the Trades Build
March is the last true winter month for Peahi. The average height eases slightly to 6ft (1.8m) and the period settles to 11.7s, still squarely in long period territory. NNW is again the leading swell direction at 19.7%, but NE and ENE energy now accounts for 38% of the total, signaling a transition to more easterly, trade-driven swell. The wind climate tightens: E and ESE directions blow 63% of the time and ideal offshore winds drop to 19%. When a late-season NNW groundswell lines up with a light southerly breeze, Jaws can still offer world-class waves, but the clean windows are harder to find. Water temp is 23.9°C, air temp 22.1°C and March is one of the wetter months at 2.1mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Peahi-Jaws in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Peahi-Jaws 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 Peahi-Jaws for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Peahi-Jaws 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 Peahi-Jaws.