Conditions at The Wall in March
March: Late-Winter Still Packing a Punch
March is the last truly winter month before the Atlantic begins to ease. Average swell height remains a solid 7.9ft (2.4m), with periods of 11.3 seconds maintaining decent power. Swell direction is even more concentrated than earlier in the season-WSW takes the lead at 17.4%, with SW close behind. Winds are still favorable: ENE and NE are common, giving ideal offshore conditions 54% of the time. Air temps start to moderate (2.5°C average), but the ocean holds steady at 5.4°C. This is a great month for getting late-season barrels without the extreme cold of January.
Average Spot conditions at The Wall in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Wall 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 The Wall for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Wall 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 The Wall.