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Conditions at The Wedge in March
March: Spring Size With A Deteriorating Wind Direction
March produces the highest average wave height of the year at 3ft (1.0m) and the average period climbs to 12.5s. Swell directions are still favourable, with WSW at 42.9%, W at 33.4% and SW at 18.4%. The Wedge will see plenty of ridable, long-period energy, and because the jetty can amplify waves, the better sets will be considerably bigger than the average suggests. The problem is wind. Ideal conditions fall to 26% as spring high pressure sets up and westerly (21.3%) and WSW (12.8%) winds increase. The afternoon onshore flow becomes more persistent, so the best sessions are usually early morning before the breeze picks up. Air temperature rises to 14.7°C, water temperature remains 14.2°C, and rainfall drops to 1.59mm/day. This is a solid, fun-sized month for the Wedge, but you have to be willing to work around the wind.
Average Spot conditions at The Wedge in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Wedge 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 The Wedge for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Wedge 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 The Wedge.