Conditions at Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay in March
March: The Pre-Winter Build Begins
March marks the first real step up in the annual swell curve. The average height edges up to 1.3m (4.3ft) and the period lengthens to 11.9s. The direction rose still has no true N-NW swell, but the SSW-SW groundswell becomes better defined, with more readings clustering in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) and 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) classes. The percentage of 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) swell also starts to appear, hinting at the approaching winter season.
The wind is noticeably cleaner, with ideal surf wind reported 48 percent of the time. S, SSW and SW winds combine for nearly 70 percent of the observations, while the unreliable N-NW quadrant is down to around 10 percent. This is a good transitional month: the ocean is still warmish at 15.4°C, air temperatures hover around 19.3°C, and the surf offers a healthy mix of clean, rippable waves with occasional heavier sets. It is one of the better months for surfers who prefer medium-size waves without the full winter madness.
Average Spot conditions at Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay 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 Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay 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 Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay.