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Conditions at Sunrise in March
March: Autumn Stirrings and a Slow Clean-Up
March marks the beginning of a slow transition. Average swell height climbs slightly to 1.8m (5.9ft) and the period lengthens to 9.6s, so the surf has a touch more power. The directional spread is well balanced in the optimal window: E 18.7%, ESE 19.7%, SE 19.3%, with ENE at 8.4%-a solid two-thirds of the season's swell aimed right at Sunrise. The 1.5-2m class remains dominant, but the 2-2.5m class also increases. Wind conditions improve: the NE share drops to 17.3%, offshore W/SW flow doubles, and the 'ideal wind' score rises to 23%. Water temperature is still warm at 25.5°C, with air at 24.1°C and precipitation down to 2.36mm/day. It's still a mixed bag, but the first true autumn fronts give sharper surfers plenty of opportunity to find clean, rippable walls before summer's trades shut down again.
Average Spot conditions at Sunrise in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunrise 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 Sunrise for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunrise 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 Sunrise.