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Conditions at Waitpinga in March
March: Autumn Adds a Pulse of Power
March is when Waitpinga starts waking up. The average swell holds at 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), but the period stretches to 11.6s, and ideal wind improves to 18%. The direction mix is even more SSW-heavy, with SSW at 59.6%, S at 22.1% and SW at 14.1%. The key change is in the distribution: the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class fills out nicely, and the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range becomes more consistent.
Winds are still largely from the SE/SSE, but the northern quadrant is becoming more active. N, NNE and NE winds are no longer negligible, and there are genuine clean windows with offshore flow. With air temps cooling to 18.8°C and water still warm at 18.9°C, March offers the first real taste of quality autumn surf before the heavy winter swells arrive. This is a great month for surfers looking to ease into the season.
Average Spot conditions at Waitpinga in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga.