Conditions at Anchor Point in March
March: The Last Big Hurrah of Winter
March continues to deliver serious winter surf, though the average period eases from 13s to 12.4s - still comfortably in the powerful long-period class. Average swell height holds at 2.2m (7ft), and ideal wind conditions remain at a healthy 55%. The swell distribution is still heavily weighted toward NNW (35.0%) and NW (27.3%), with 9.4% from WNW and a bit more W energy starting to appear. This is a transitional month: the Atlantic lows are starting to weaken, but the ocean has not yet switched into summer mode.
Winds remain favorable overall, with NNW at 26.2%, NW at 12.5% and E at 8.0%. The onshore quadrant grows slightly to about 10% of the time, mostly light, so the windows are still there for world-class conditions. Air temperatures warm to 17.5°C, water temp holds at 17.0°C, and rainfall is 0.80 mm/day. If you want winter waves without the biggest crowds, March at Anchor Point is a strong play.
Average Spot conditions at Anchor Point in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Anchor Point 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 Anchor Point for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Anchor Point 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 Anchor Point.