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Conditions at Wilderness in March
March: The First Cracks in Summer
March still belongs to the summer regime, but the wind distribution begins to change. ESE drops to 16.8%, SE to 8.8%, and the offshore sectors climb to roughly 9%, with NNW at 3.9% and NW at 2.5%. It is not yet consistent, but the sea breeze is losing its grip. The wave-height and period averages remain flat, so don't expect abundant size; however, the decreasing onshore wind means that any lingering S/SSW energy has a better chance of holding together. Water temperature cools to 19.3°C, air averages 20.1°C, and precipitation picks up to 1.53 mm/day. This is a month for flexible travelers and dawn patrols.
Average Spot conditions at Wilderness in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wilderness 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 Wilderness for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wilderness 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 Wilderness.