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Conditions at Playa El Rey in March
March: Longer Periods, More Consistent South Swell
March marks the beginning of a subtle but important shift. The average swell height edges up to 3-4ft (1.1m) and the average period jumps to 13.5s, so the lines have noticeably more push. The direction is even more concentrated: SSW delivers 83.1% of the energy, with SW adding another 16.5%. Most of the surf is in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, and there's a small but real presence of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets. Air temperatures climb to 27.7°C, precipitation is still low at 0.95 mm/day, and water temperature reaches 28.9°C. Wind remains the great equalizer - SW and WSW dominate the surface flow, while offshore N/NNE/NE/NNW flow only shows up in short pulses. With a 26% clean window, this is still prime time, but you'll want to be in the water for first light.
Average Spot conditions at Playa El Rey in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa El Rey 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 Playa El Rey for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa El Rey 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 Playa El Rey.