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Conditions at Manasquan Inlet in March
March: Spring Swell and a Less Dependable Wind
March is a transition month, but there is still enough winter in the ocean to keep Manasquan interesting. The average wave height holds at 4ft (1.3m) and the period lengthens slightly to 7.5s. The swell rose is more east and south-oriented: E, S, SSE, ESE, SE and ENE all show up with meaningful percentages, meaning the beach has plenty of raw material. The catch is wind reliability. The ideal wind percentage drops to 27 percent as SSW and SW flow become more common ahead of spring systems. The good news is that when strong lows track along the coast, the southwest prefrontal flow is soon replaced by a clearing WNW/NW breeze, and the ocean can quickly shape up. March at Manasquan rewards flexibility: you need to be ready to surf between systems, often with water temperatures still in the low 5°C range and air temperatures that can swing from below freezing to 16°C in a matter of days.
Average Spot conditions at Manasquan Inlet in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manasquan Inlet 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 Manasquan Inlet for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manasquan Inlet 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 Manasquan Inlet.