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Conditions at Playa Escondida in March
March: Peak Dry-Season Swell
March is arguably the best month of the dry season for a balance of size and surface texture. The average swell increases to 1.1m (3.6ft), and the period jumps to 13.5s. SSW supplies 92.6% of the energy, and for the first time the majority of that swell sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with 1.8% reaching 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m). SW adds another 7.2%.
Clean-wind percentages hold at 46%, with light NNE, SSW, NNW and SW flows dominating the wind rose. Rain is still minimal at 0.95mm/day, air temperatures are around 27.7°C, and the water has warmed to 29.0°C. Expect punchy, well-ordered waves with occasional head-high sets.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Escondida in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Escondida 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 Escondida for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Escondida 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 Escondida.