Conditions at Hoddevika in March
March: Spring Stirs, Winter Roars
March is an interesting hybrid. The average swell height eases to 1.7m (5.6ft) and the average wave period dips slightly to 11.4s, yet the directional distribution actually becomes more favorable. NNW (15.1%) and W (14.9%) lead the swell rose, while WNW, NW and WSW contribute another healthy chunk, keeping the combined optimal-sector swell around 50%. The bay still sees plenty of 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) groundswell, with the occasional bigger set when late-season lows explode in the Norwegian Sea.
Wind quality improves noticeably. Ideal offshore conditions from E/ESE/SE/SSE are present 23% of the time - one of the best months of the year - despite persistent S (14.8%) and SSW (16.1%) winds. Days start to lengthen, and although air temperatures remain cold at an average of 2.8°C, the min/max range stretches from -8.3°C to 10.7°C, hinting at milder spells. Water temperature is bottoming out around 5.3°C, and precipitation drops to 5.41mm/day. March is a sleeper month: still big, less crowded, and statistically more chances of clean winds.
Average Spot conditions at Hoddevika in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hoddevika 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 Hoddevika for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hoddevika 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 Hoddevika.