Conditions at Ikumi in March
March: The Wind Swings, the Sea Ponders
March marks a transition as the Siberian high weakens and the first south-westerly pulses begin to appear. Ideal wind percentages rise to 23 percent, with offshore SW-WNW flows totalling around 28 percent, while the dominant wind remains NNE (18.8 percent). The swell picture becomes more confused: SE swell jumps to 21 percent, SSE to 15.7 percent, and S to 12.8 percent, while ESE stays solid at 18.8 percent. The favourable NE-ESE quadrant still contributes 30 percent of the total, but the average height has only ticked up to 2.6ft (0.8m) with a period of 8.4s. This creates average, punchy conditions on better days, especially when the SE/ESE component mixes with a light offshore SW wind. But the quality remains inconsistent - many days are still small and wind-affected. Spring rains begin (4.28 mm/day), air temperature warms to 11.7°C, and the water sits at 15.8°C, so a full wetsuit is still required.
Average Spot conditions at Ikumi in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ikumi 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 Ikumi for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ikumi 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 Ikumi.