Conditions at Ofir in March
March: Transitional Fire
March is the last true month of meteorological winter, and Ofir still feels the sting of the North Atlantic. The average swell height is a solid 2.4m (8ft) with a period of 12.0 seconds. The swell direction split is beautifully balanced for the spot: WNW at 19.4% and NW at 19.0%, with W adding a further 7.7% and WSW 2.5%. Most of that energy falls into the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, and the long periods keep the waves lined up and powerful on the beach.
The wind, however, is shifting toward spring. Ideal wind time drops to 41%, and the NNW wind takes over as the single most common direction at 17.8%. That means more afternoons of cross-onshore northwesterly wind, especially when the sea breeze kicks in. Still, E and ENE winds total a combined 14%, and there are enough clean mornings to unlock the full potential of the excellent WNW/NW groundswell. Water temperature is on the rise at 13.7°C, air averages 11.9°C, and precipitation remains significant at 3.12mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Ofir in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ofir 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 Ofir for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ofir 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 Ofir.