Conditions at Bore in March
March: West-Northwest Swell and Transition
March still delivers strong winter surf, but the average wave height eases slightly to 1.2m (3.9ft) with periods at 8.0s. The swell direction shifts a bit more towards the northwest: WNW and NW together account for over 28% of all waves, with W adding another 13.4% and WSW 11.4%. This is a great direction set for Bore, but the wind is much more of a lottery. Ideal offshore flow sits at just 13%, while the wind rose shows strong NNW winds at 16.6% and SE winds at 13.5%. That creates frequent cross-shore and offshore battles. Water temps are still bitterly cold at 4.8°C, air temps average 2.7°C, and precipitation drops to 4.55mm/day. When the spring equinox arrives, the longer days help, but March still packs a serious winter punch.
Average Spot conditions at Bore in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bore 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 Bore for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bore 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 Bore.