Conditions at Kraakevika in March
March: The First Hint of Spring, Still Plenty of Push
March keeps Kraakevika in the winter swell game while the atmosphere slowly warms. The average wave height eases to 4-5ft (1.4m), but the average period remains a solid 10.6s, so the W/WSW swells still bring real power into the WNW-facing beach. The directional spread increases slightly, with W (20%) and WSW (15%) leading the way and a stronger NNW component appearing among the windswell. This is also the windiest shoulder month for offshore flow: 26% ideal, the highest share since the start of the year, with ENE/E/ESE/SE breezes more frequent under building spring highs. Nevertheless, SSW/SW winds still dominate at 15% and 13%, so clean sessions depend on timing the pressure gradient. Water temperature bottoms out at 5.2°C and air temperature averages 1.6°C, with 4.92 mm/day of precipitation, making for crisp, wet but increasingly rewarding surf.
Average Spot conditions at Kraakevika in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kraakevika 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 Kraakevika for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kraakevika 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 Kraakevika.