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Conditions at Topanga Beach in March
March: Big West Swell and Transition
March keeps winter energy in the water, with an average height of 0.9m (3ft) and a period of 11.7s. The swell distribution is slightly more WSW-heavy: WSW contributes 39.1%, W 45.3%, and SW 12.6%. The largest waves of the month often come from the west, with 15.9% of the total swell in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and 4.4% in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range. WSW swell adds another 4.8% in the 1-1.5m class.
However, the wind pattern begins to shift: while NNW/NNE winds still provide some clean days, WSW (12.4%), W (10.9%), and SW (8.6%) winds begin to blow onshore more often, dropping ideal wind to 50%. Water temp cools slightly to 13.8°C, and air temps rise to 14.4°C. March surf is still very good, but the windows of glassy conditions become a bit more precious.
Average Spot conditions at Topanga Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Topanga 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 Topanga Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Topanga 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 Topanga Beach.