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Conditions at Pan Dulce in March
March: A Slight Build as the Equinox Approaches
March offers a small step up. The average swell height reaches 0.8m (2.5-3ft) and the period lengthens to 13.6s - by far the longest of the dry season. The SSW source still rules (98.6% of all swell), but the distribution improves a touch: 16.2% of waves now fall in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. Ideal offshore flow drops to 72%, with WNW and W winds still dominant. This is a month where a handful of days can produce rippable, long-period waves on the better sets, but overall the east-focused swell window remains empty. With 1.24mm/day of rain, air temperatures around 28°C and water at 29.3°C, it's pleasant, but don't expect a firing Pan Dulce.
Average Spot conditions at Pan Dulce in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pan Dulce 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 Pan Dulce for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pan Dulce 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 Pan Dulce.