Conditions at Topanga in March
March: Transition Time - More Sun, Still Plenty Of Swell
March sees the North Pacific storm track begin to weaken, but Topanga still picks up solid long-period west and west-southwest swells. The average height holds at around 3ft (0.9m), and the W quadrant pushes 45.3% of the spectrum, including the highest monthly mark in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range at 4.4% and a solid 15.9% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) band. The wind turns less consistent: ideal offshore conditions drop to 51%, and the WSW and W sectors start blowing onshore more often. Water temp is 13.8°C, air temps warm to 14.4°C on average, and the 2.28mm/day of rain gets less frequent as spring sunshine takes over.
Average Spot conditions at Topanga in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Topanga 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 Topanga for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Topanga 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 Topanga.