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Conditions at Humewood Pier in March
March: A Long-Period Warm-Up
March slips into autumn with the same average swell height of 2.0m, but the period lengthens to 11.4s - a sign that the southern hemisphere swell machine is starting to wake. SSW remains dominant at 27.9%, with S punching in at 20.2% and SSE at 11.4%; SW contributes 8.3%. Wave heights avoid the oversized category and sit in the fun zone, mostly between 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft), giving the pier plenty of lined-up walleyes for both the pier bowl and the beach breaks.
Ideal wind stays at 28%, and the offshore balance is excellent: WSW 17.9%, SW 10.2%, and a small coastal W flow at 7.6%. The easterly onshore pattern is still present (E 16.8%, ENE 12.5%) but is less invasive than in February. Air temps have eased to 21.4°C and water to 19.7°C, so the March window is arguably the best mix of warm water and long-period swell all year.
Average Spot conditions at Humewood Pier in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Humewood Pier 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 Humewood Pier for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Humewood Pier 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 Humewood Pier.