Conditions at Patrokl in March
March: First Thaws, Cleaner Winds, Smaller Waves
March marks the beginning of the spring transition. The average wave height drops to 2ft (0.6m) and the period is still only 5.1s, but the surf mood changes. The swell direction flips toward SSW at 27%, S at 18%, and SSE at 5%, which is less favorable than the winter NNW but also less raw. More importantly, true offshore winds from WSW-W-WNW-NW become more common, pushing the ideal surf-wind percentage up to 11%. Air temps climb to an average of -1.0C, water grazes the freezing point at 0.4C, and precipitation picks up. There is not much power, but the cleaner surfaces of the young year make March a better candidate for groveling on a high-volume board.
Average Spot conditions at Patrokl in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Patrokl 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 Patrokl for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Patrokl 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 Patrokl.