Conditions at Hovden in March
March: Spring Swell Meets Clean Offshore Windows
March is the last full month of the core season and often the best blend of power and weather. The average swell height eases to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and the period stays punchy at 9.2s. W remains the dominant direction at 16.9%, supported by WSW 13.7%, NW 13.0%, WNW 12.2%, and SW 10.6% - a total of around 66% from the absolutely optimal swell window. At the same time, the wind regime starts to improve: ideal offshore conditions jump to 17%, with NNE winds at 7.1% and N winds at 2.7% signaling more spring high pressure. The S flow is still there at 16.3%, but the frequent NE-to-E offshore windows can produce clean, lined-up surf. Water temperature is at its annual coolest at 5.3°C, air averages 2.4°C, and precipitation drops slightly to 6.51 mm/day. If you want big-ish waves without the worst of winter cold, March is an excellent bet.
Average Spot conditions at Hovden in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hovden 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 Hovden for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hovden 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 Hovden.