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Conditions at Thurso East in March
March: Inconsistent but Powerful Spring Swells
March still belongs to the surf season. The average swell height drops slightly to 1.8m (6ft), but period remains solid at 11.4s. The wave rose is dominated by WNW (19.9%), NNW (14.3%), W (14.3%) and NW (9.2%) - and, importantly, the optimal N, NNE, NW and NNW sector accounts for 28.3% of all swell direction readings. That's a sign that north-facing reefs are still taking plenty of Atlantic energy.
At 7.3°C (45°F), the water is still Arctic, though air temperatures edge up to 5.1°C (41°F) and precipitation becomes slightly less frequent (2.64 mm/day). Wind statistics remain challenging: WSW (11.1%) and W (10.6%) lead, while SE and SSE winds build (8.6% and 9.3%) thanks to springtime high pressure. Ideal offshore flow occurs 28% of the time. March is a transition month - when the conditions click, the reef is still dangerously good, but summer's calm has not yet arrived.
Average Spot conditions at Thurso East in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Thurso East 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 Thurso East for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Thurso East 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 Thurso East.