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Conditions at Playa Guiones in March
March: The SSW Engine Starts to Rumble
March is when the southern hemisphere storm track begins to dominate the wave window. SSW swell jumps to 39% of the mix and SW adds another 24.5%, making the fully optimal quadrant 71.5% of all incoming energy. Periods climb to 13.2s, so the surf arrives with more power and the beachbreak starts to show proper A-frame potential. The average height stays around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), but roughly one in five observations now falls in the 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) class. The trade winds are still present-NE 38% and ENE 12%-but the spring transition also introduces more S/SW onshore breezes, and only 40% of the month is ideal. At 29.0°C air, 0.14mm/day rain and 28.9°C water, March remains warm and dry, with morning windows often delivering the best combination of power and glass.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Guiones in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Guiones 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 Guiones for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Guiones 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 Guiones.