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Conditions at Watergate Bay in March
March: The Changeover Month
March is the gateway between winter power and the spring transition. The average swell drops to 6ft (1.8m) but the period remains a meaty 11.5s, so there is still plenty of groundswell to go around. W is again the lead direction at 37.1%, with WNW and WSW adding important energy; together these quadrants keep the bay open to quality northwest Atlantic swell. The height distribution has shifted down slightly, with plenty of waves in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range and a smaller percentage in the overhead-plus category. Ideal winds remain at 23%, and spring often brings more variable, lighter winds than midwinter, especially late in the month. Air temperatures average 8.2°C, water temp is still cold at 9.0°C, and precipitation drops to 2.54mm/day. The surf is still serious, but the edges of each passing low are beginning to offer more manageable, cleaner sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Watergate Bay in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Watergate Bay 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 Watergate Bay for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Watergate Bay 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 Watergate Bay.