Conditions at Ibaraki in March
March: Spring Swell Surge
March sees the average swell height nudge up to 1.8m (5.9ft), the highest of the year, as the jet stream and developing spring lows energize the western Pacific. The period eases slightly to 9.6s but remains in that average-to-punchy zone. Swell direction shifts toward a broader easterly window: NE (18.5%), ENE (17.2%), E (11.0%) and ESE (7.8%) all fill in, giving the beach plenty of exposure. The trade-off is wind quality - ideal offshore conditions drop to 20%, with NNE and NE winds more frequent. Weather is warmer (air 9.1°C, water 12.0°C) but wetter at 3.61 mm/day as spring fronts roll through. Chase the windows between systems for the best mix of size and shape.
Average Spot conditions at Ibaraki in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki.