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Duranbah • Statistics for March

Conditions at Duranbah in March

March: Autumn Transition Begins

March is a bridge month. Average swell remains solid at 4ft (1.2m) and the period edges up to 8.5s, with E (44%) and ESE (30%) still calling the shots. Ideal wind jumps to 29%, and for the first time in months a meaningful share of SW, WSW and WNW flow appears in the wind rose. Mornings can turn glassy as fronts approach, delivering clean 3-4ft (1.2m) surf before an afternoon sea breeze kicks back in. With water temp at 25.6°C, air temps averaging 24.5°C and rainfall still around 4.8mm/day, it is a superb time to be in the water when the wind gods cooperate.

Average Spot conditions at Duranbah in March

Swell history for March

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for March

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Duranbah 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 Duranbah for your next trip in March.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Duranbah 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 Duranbah.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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