Conditions at Waimea in March
March: The Last Big Push
March is still prime, but the season is starting to pivot. Average height drops slightly to 8.2ft (2.5m) and period to 11.7s, keeping the surf in the powerful range. The swell rose still shows NNW as the single biggest source at 16.9%, but ENE (10.9%), NE (9.4%) and NNE (8.6%) are gaining ground, a sign of the upcoming trade-swell season. The 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range accounts for the majority of the distribution, with less XXL energy than January. Trade winds are stronger and more persistent: ENE (29.8%) and E (29.0%) together make up nearly 60% of the wind. Good offshore wind windows drop to 23% as the trades become more cross-shore. Air temperatures average 22.8°C, water temps hold at 23.9°C, and rainfall is slightly higher at 2.39mm/day. The bay still has fire, but you can feel the season winding down.
Average Spot conditions at Waimea in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waimea 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 Waimea for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waimea 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 Waimea.