Conditions at Kate's in March
March: First Real Glimpse of Clean Surf
March signals a shift. The swell direction rotates into the SSE/SE/E quadrant, with E/ESE/SE/SSE together accounting for over 80% of the spectrum: SE 29.3%, ESE 21.8%, E 16.4% and SSE 14.2%. This is exactly what Kate's wants to see. Wind still has a NE/ENE onshore component, with NE 15.5% and ENE 16.5%, but offshore W/WNW/NW/NNW winds are on the rise and ideal-wind frequency reaches 41%. The average period also improves to 8.3s, so the waves are more organized and punchy. Mean size is 0.8m (2-3ft), which means plenty of rippable, fun-sized waves on the sets. This is a solid pre-summer month-not the biggest, but with increasingly clean conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Kate's in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kate's 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 Kate's for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kate's 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 Kate's.