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Conditions at Melbourne Beach in March
March: Shifting Winds, Still Solid
March marks the beginning of the transition out of winter, but it still produces quality surf. The average swell height climbs slightly to 0.9m with an average period of 8.6s, the strongest average period since the holiday season. Swell direction is dominated by E (23.8%), ENE (20.7%), NE (15.6%) and ESE (11.6%), and there are a few more 1.5-2m (5-6ft) pulses in the ENE sector as late-season Nor'easters roar down the coast. Wind remains ideal 21% of the time, but you need to pick your moments: the ESE (8.4%) and SE (9.1%) wind components become more frequent, bringing warmer, onshore mornings. When a low pressure system passes to the north or west, NNW and WNW winds take over and Melbourne Beach turns clean. Air temps warm to 20.3C, water is 21.9C, and spring rain begins to pick up at 2.57 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Melbourne Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Melbourne 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 Melbourne Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Melbourne 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 Melbourne Beach.