Conditions at Lances Left in March
March: Periods on the Rise
March marks the first meaningful shift. The average period jumps to 11.5s and ideal wind percentages creep up to 35%. Heights remain small, with an average 2-3ft (0.8m) and 85% of the swell in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) class, but the surf now has a more organised push. SSW swell accounts for 42% and SW another 34%, so the direction is excellent even if the size is not. Winds are still mostly from the NW/NNW/WNW sector at around 45%, but SE/ESE flow is becoming more frequent. Air temperatures hold near 27.9°C, water 29.6°C, with 7.7mm/day of rain. March is a month to keep an eye on the charts for the first solid 3-5ft (1-1.5m) SSW pulse of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Left in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Left 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 Lances Left for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Left 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 Lances Left.