Conditions at Pavones in March
March: Prime Time for Pavones
March is when Pavones starts to fire on all cylinders. Average swell height rises to 2.6ft (0.8m), and the period extends to 13.6s, meaning more consistent, higher-quality lines. The SSW window tightens further to 98.6%, with 16.2% of waves now in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range-a significant increase in fun-sized surf. Ideal offshore wind reaches its annual high of 37%, and the dry season is still in control with just 1.2mm/day of rain. Air temps around 28°C and water at 29.3°C complete a nearly perfect tropical setup. If you want a clean, rippable point break with long-period power, March is hard to beat.
Average Spot conditions at Pavones in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pavones 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 Pavones for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pavones 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 Pavones.