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Conditions at Playa Tamarindo in March
March: The Southern Hemisphere Swell Arrives
By March, SSW swell takes over as the primary source, with SW and S following close behind. This is a major transition for Tamarindo's WNW-facing sandbars: the favorable W/NW window becomes tiny. The saving grace is the period, which climbs to 13.3s and gives the southern hemi energy enough juice to wrap into rideable lines. ENE trades remain strong and the ideal-wind share is 57. Average surf height holds at 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m). Rain is still minimal at 0.10mm/day, air warms to 29.1°C, and water temperature reaches 27.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Tamarindo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo.