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Conditions at First Point in March
March: Transitional Swell and Lengthening Days
March is a transition month at First Point. The average swell height remains a solid 0.9m (3ft), but the average wave period drops slightly to 11.7s, reflecting a mix of more local windswell and early-spring groundswell. W (45.3%) and WSW (39.1%) still dominate, but the SW component is now climbing to 12.6%, a clear sign that the wave window is starting to shift toward the south. The S/SSW quadrant remains small, but it is more present than in deep winter. The 0.5-1m (2-3ft) band is the most common, with 1-1.5m (3-5ft) waves showing up about 23% of the time. Wind percentages show a growing afternoon sea-breeze influence: W winds (16.1%) and WSW winds (11.8%) are common, yet offshore N/NNE/NW/ NNW directions still combine to give 54% ideal wind overall - often in the mornings. Rainfall eases to 2.28 mm/day, air temps warm to 14.4°C, and water temperature sits at 13.8°C. March rewards early risers and patience; when a NNW offshore wind meets a fading WSW swell, First Point has plenty of clean, racetrack walls in the 2-4ft range.
Average Spot conditions at First Point in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at First Point 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 First Point for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at First Point 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 First Point.