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Conditions at Shipwreck Bay in March
March: Autumn Power Builds
March begins the transition toward bigger groundswell. Average height rises to 6ft (1.8m), period reaches 12.7s, and ideal offshore wind remains respectable at 29 percent. The wind rose still favours S (13.2 percent) and SSW (9.5 percent), with SW at 5.9 percent. Swell direction is again anchored in the SW sector (46.4 percent SW, 8.8 percent WSW), with SSW at 15.6 percent; the north quadrant remains a rare but valuable commodity at around 3 percent. This is a month where the autumn mix can produce thick, powerful walls, especially if a Tasman low sends NW/NNW swell riding down the coast behind a southerly change. Water temp is comfortable at 20.6°C, though rainfall increases slightly to 2.61mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Shipwreck Bay in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Bay for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Bay.