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Conditions at Jacksonville Beach in March
March: The Spring Swell Hand-Off
As the atmosphere begins to warm, March maintains the winter's average wave height of 0.6m (2ft) and nudges the average period up to 7.0s. But the quality shifts-the wind is ideal for surfing only 14% of the time while onshore E/ESE/SE flow begins to increase as the Bermuda High strengthens. Swell direction remains dominated by E (22.2%) and ESE (18.0%), with ENE (14.6%) and NE (13.1%) adding the more organized lines. The NE quadrant brings the best chance of chest-high waves, with nearly 2% of the total swell distribution in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and occasional 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) peaks. Water temperatures rise to 18.9°C (66°F), air temperatures average 17.3°C (63°F). Early spring surf is still distinctly rideable, but you have to pick your windows between cold-front passages and days when the seabreeze stays late.
Average Spot conditions at Jacksonville Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Jacksonville Beach 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 Jacksonville Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Jacksonville Beach 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 Jacksonville Beach.