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Conditions at Manhattan Beach in March
March: Spring Swing and Westerly Power
March is a transition month. Average size remains solid at 3ft (0.9m), and the period of 11.7 seconds is still well into the powerful long-period class. The direction distribution is about as good as it gets: W accounts for 45 percent, WSW 39 percent, and SW nearly 13 percent, so almost every wave is approaching from an optimal angle. The wind is where the change shows. Ideal conditions drop to 39 percent as the afternoon onshore flow strengthens; winds from WSW, W, and SW combine for around 32 percent of the time, which can chop up the surface later in the day. Air temperatures warm slightly to 13.5°C and water temp sits at 13.8°C, still holding winter's chill. Catch the morning glass and you will be rewarded with some of the last great winter combinations before spring sets in.
Average Spot conditions at Manhattan Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach.