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Conditions at Venice Beach in March
March: Spring Transition, Still Plenty of W/WSW Energy
March marks the first step away from winter, but Venice Beach is still reaping the rewards of the North Pacific storm track. Average swell height is 3ft (0.9m), average period 11.7s, and the direction mix remains superb: W 45.3%, WSW 39.1%, and SW 12.6%. Wave heights are spread more evenly, with roughly 23% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and about 6% in 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) territory, so there is still some push.
The main change is wind. The percentage of ideal surf time falls to 40% as the sea-breeze season begins to strengthen; WSW (12.4%) and W (10.9%) onshore flow are now almost as common as the N/NE offshore pattern. Air temperatures rise to 14.4°C, rainfall drops to 2.28mm/day, and water temperature is 13.8°C. Early mornings and post-front windows are the way to go.
Average Spot conditions at Venice Beach in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Venice 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 Venice Beach for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Venice 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 Venice Beach.