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Conditions at Yzerfontein in March
March: Autumn Edges In
March is the first sign of the autumn shift. The average swell remains a solid 7ft (2.1m), but the period climbs to 11.8s, suggesting better-organized swell lines. SW (32%) and SSW (28%) are still the backbone, with S at 11% and WSW at 4%. Wind is still S-dominant (36%), with SSE (16%) and SSW (13%) contributing plenty of onshore energy, but ideal time bumps to 14%. The water remains chilly at 14.7°C, air temperatures are easing to 19.3°C, and rain stays light at 0.45mm/day. A few longer-period clean days start appearing between frontal passages.
Average Spot conditions at Yzerfontein in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yzerfontein 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 Yzerfontein for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yzerfontein 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 Yzerfontein.