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Conditions at Clubhouse in March
March: The Autumn Shift
March marks the first real turning point in the South African swell calendar. The average period lengthens to 11.4s and swell height holds at 2.0m (6.6ft). The direction mix remains predominantly SSW (27.9%) and S (20.2%), with a small but noticeable increase in the SSE component. Wind-wise, the offshore WSW and W sectors strengthen, combining for 26.3% of observations, although E/ESE flow is still stubbornly high at 25.2% of the data. The 24% ideal-wind reading is a slight improvement over summer. What this means at Clubhouse is a slow roll into more consistent, powerful groundswell, with an increasing likelihood that a west wind will groom the surface. Air temps cool to 21.4°C, water temp drops to 19.7°C, and rainfall stays modest at 1.59mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Clubhouse in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Clubhouse 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 Clubhouse for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Clubhouse 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 Clubhouse.