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Conditions at Stent Road in March
March: Autumn's First Punch
March marks the beginning of the autumnal transition. The average swell height builds to 1.7m (5.6ft) and the period jumps to 12.1 seconds - one of the punchiest of the year. The swell mix widens a bit, with WSW still dominant at 45.1%, but SW and W contributions add more variety in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The wind remains favorable, with ideal conditions 21% of the time. Southeast winds are even stronger than February at 13.0%, providing excellent grooming for the west swell. Air temperatures stay mild at 17.6°C, and water remains warm at 19.3°C, so it's still comfortable in a shorty. Precipitation increases to 3.01 mm/day, signaling the wetter season ahead, but the surf windows between fronts are often superb.
Average Spot conditions at Stent Road in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stent Road 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 Stent Road for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stent Road 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 Stent Road.