Conditions at Noosa Heads in March
March: The Biggest Swell, Gaining Clean Lines
March produces the largest average swell of the year at around 6ft (1.8m), with period 8.8s and ideal wind 55%. The ESE quadrant is the clear driver at 37%, with E adding another 28.5%. The wind rose shows SE and SSE still prominent, but the offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW sector has grown to almost 14%, so there are now real windows of groomed surf. The water stays warm at 26.2°C and rain eases to 5.4mm/day. If the wind stays light, the points can handle this E/ESE groundswell beautifully - long walls and plenty of shoulder.
Average Spot conditions at Noosa Heads in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads.