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Conditions at Gunnamatta in March
March: Autumn Settles In and Periods Start to Climb
March marks the first real step into quality autumn surf. Average height holds at 4-5ft (1.4m), but the wave period rises to 12.0s, adding noticeable power and more organized lines. SW remains dominant at 52.0%, SSW contributes 21.8%, and WSW adds another 6.4%, keeping the favorable direction total around 82%. The height distribution is healthy, with a substantial amount of swell in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class and the first consistent pulses of 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) energy from the SW.
The wind improves during March, with ideal offshore conditions up to 19% of the time. S/SSW/SW winds are still present, but the summertime seabreeze is less aggressive, and autumn pressure systems allow more NE/E offshore mornings. Water temperature is still comfortable at 19.0°C, air averages 17.8°C, and rainfall is lower at 1.41mm/day. It is a high-quality transition month that often flies under the radar.
Average Spot conditions at Gunnamatta in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gunnamatta 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 Gunnamatta for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gunnamatta 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 Gunnamatta.