Conditions at Inches in March
March: Spring Sizing Down and Shifting ESE
March marks the beginning of the shoulder season. The average swell height eases to around 2.5ft (0.8m) and the period drops to 6.1s, while the wave direction shifts further into the ESE quadrant at 44.6 percent. The E contribution is still strong at 38.7 percent, but the amount of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) energy falls to around 18 percent, with most readings in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) category. Ideal winds are still decent at 36 percent, although the easterly trade flow, ENE plus E combined near 62 percent, now includes more ESE at 12.2 percent, which adds a cross-shore/onshore texture to an already short-period wave. Air temperatures creep up to 24.2°C, water holds at 26.4°C, and rainfall remains low at 1.6 mm/day, good conditions for logging small-wave sessions in a t-shirt.
Average Spot conditions at Inches in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Inches 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 Inches for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Inches 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 Inches.