Conditions at Kilcummin in March
March: The Transition Begins
March is the first month where the ocean starts to soften its edges. Average swell eases to 1.6m (5ft) and the period to 12.0s - still a powerful, long-period signal but with slightly less bulk. The wave rose is led by WNW at 28.7 per cent and W at 25.1 per cent, while NW grows to 11.7 per cent, lifting the preferred N-NNW-NW share to roughly 16 per cent. That directional improvement matters at a north-facing spot like Kilcummin, even if the average size is a little smaller. The ideal-wind figure is 35 per cent, with S-SSW-SW offshore winds making up about 27 per cent of observations and precipitation easing to 3.46mm/day. Water temp is still cold at 8.7°C and air temps hover around 7.6°C, so the 5/4 wetsuit stays on. Expect a mix of leftover winter groundswell and the first genuine NW pulses of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Kilcummin in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kilcummin 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 Kilcummin for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kilcummin 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 Kilcummin.