Conditions at Magheroarty in March
March: The Last Big Roar
March is a transition month, but the North Atlantic still has plenty of muscle. The average swell height drops slightly to 9.8ft (3.0m), while the period holds at a strong 11.9s. The distribution shifts nicely toward the optimal directions for Magheroarty: WNW swell jumps to 10.1%, W 10.7%, NW 5.3% and NNW 4.5%, with N swell starting to appear (0.6%). Most of the W/WNW energy is again concentrated in the 1.5-2.5m range, so the beach sees consistent, powerful, punchy lines.
Conditions become a bit more surfable than midwinter. Ideal offshore winds climb to 11%, and the S/SSW/SW/WSW quadrant remains the most common wind source, although 20-40km/h gusts are still frequent. The bad N/WNW/NW/NNW winds also increase slightly, so you need to pick the windows. Air temperatures begin a slow climb (average 6.1°C, max 16.1°C), precipitation drops to 3.42mm/day, and water temp is still cold at 8.1°C. March is a genuine best-season month - expect late-winter slabs with a hint of more manageable shoulders.
Average Spot conditions at Magheroarty in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Magheroarty 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 Magheroarty for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Magheroarty 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 Magheroarty.