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Conditions at Scarborough in March
March: Autumn Arrives with Longer-Period Groundswell
March marks the first real shift toward autumn. The average wave height is still a modest 1.8m (6ft), but the period climbs to 12.4s as the Southern Ocean storm track starts to strengthen. Swell direction is more consolidated around SW (50.3%) and SSW (27.7%), and the percentage of ideal wind rises to 30%. Key wind signals: E at 12.8%, ESE at 13.5% and SE at 9.2% combine for a solid offshore window, while the onshore SW/WSW/W/WNW flow sits near 14.5%. Water temperature is at its warmest for the year at 22.3°C, air temperature averages 22.4°C and rain is still minimal. This is an excellent transition month for surfers looking to dodge the summer crowds while the ocean still feels like summer - cleaner, longer lines and increasingly punchy SW swells.
Average Spot conditions at Scarborough in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scarborough 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 Scarborough for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scarborough 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 Scarborough.