Conditions at North Narrabeen in March
March: Autumn Build Begins
Autumn gets underway and quality starts to rise at North Narrabeen. The average period jumps to 9.2s while the average swell height remains a solid 5-6ft (1.7m). SSE swells lead at 19.3%, followed by E (17.3%), SE (16.9%) and ESE (16.2%), giving a broad, powerful directional window. Ideal offshore wind frequency climbs to 25%, with W, WNW, NW and NNW directions becoming more noticeable. S and SSE winds are still significant at roughly 11% each, but mornings are longer and cleaner than in summer. Water temp remains warm at 23.1°C, air temp cools to 21.0°C and precipitation eases to 3.33 mm/day. This is a transition month where punchy, rippable surf sits alongside the first genuine long-period swells of the year.
Average Spot conditions at North Narrabeen in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Narrabeen 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 North Narrabeen for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Narrabeen 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 North Narrabeen.