Conditions at Spiekeroog in March
March: Spring Transition Begins
March is a transition month. The average swell drops to about 4ft (1.2m) and the average period slows to 6.1s, so the raw power of winter is beginning to fade. The wave direction data still show plenty of action from the NW, with NW at 15.4%, WNW at 12.5% and W at 12.2%, while NNW contributes another 10.2%. This is a decent spread of swell for a north-facing spot, but heights are increasingly small, with many days falling into the 1-3ft (0.5-1m) range. Winds become more variable in March, and the offshore SSE/S/SSW/SW flow is a little less dominant than in January or February. Ideal conditions still arrive about 12% of the time, usually when a Scandinavian high sets up and funnels a southerly offshore wind across the island while a decaying North Sea low pushes in a final pulse of 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) energy. Water temp is 5.0°C and air temperatures hover near 4.7°C, so it still feels like winter out of the water.
Average Spot conditions at Spiekeroog in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Spiekeroog 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 Spiekeroog for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Spiekeroog 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 Spiekeroog.