Conditions at Perkins in March
March: Spring Transition and Last Wintry Punch
Spring begins but winter is not done yet. Average heights tick up to around 3ft (0.9m), period rises to 8.6s, and the swell direction mix is nicely balanced between E (23.8%), ENE (20.7%), NE (15.6%) and ESE (11.6%). March is one of the best months for actual power: ENE has 1.6% of waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and another 0.2% at 6-8ft (2-2.5m), so there are legitimately solid days. The trade-off is that winds become more variable, ideal offshore windows drop to 14%, and afternoon sea breezes start to build. Air temps warm to 20.3°C, water is 21.9°C, and rainfall is a bit higher at 2.57mm/day. Early mornings and an incoming tide offer the best chance for clean, lined-up Perkins.
Average Spot conditions at Perkins in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Perkins 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 Perkins for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Perkins 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 Perkins.