Conditions at Pigsty in March
March: Transitional Energy
March marks the beginning of the spring transition but retains excellent surf potential. The average swell drops slightly to around 4ft (1.2m) with an 8.0s period, and the swell direction shifts even more toward WNW and NW - over 52 percent of all waves arrive from the optimal WSW-NW window. Offshore wind potential remains decent, though ideal conditions occur only 13 percent of the time. Air temperatures are still cold at 2.7°C and water is a bone-chilling 4.8°C, but precipitation dips to 4.55 mm/day, offering more weather windows between systems. The storms are milder than January, yet the regular NW swells keep Pigsty alive with fun, rippable 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) sets on the better days.
Average Spot conditions at Pigsty in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pigsty 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 Pigsty for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pigsty 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 Pigsty.