Conditions at Encuentro in March
March: Last Full Month of Winter Swell
March still feels like winter surf season, but the intensity begins to taper. The average swell height is 1.5m (5ft) and the period remains a solid 9.4s, so the wave quality is still punchy and rideable. The direction mix is excellent: ENE (37%), NE (27%) and NNE (16%) combine for 80% of all swell, keeping the beach well exposed to the best incoming energy. The trade winds continue to dominate, with E and ESE making up 51% of the observations, and the ideal wind score is 19%. That means most days have some cross-offshore texture, but the dawn window is often worth it. Water temperature is 26.1°C, air temperatures are settling near 24.7°C, and precipitation is light at 1.31 mm/day. March is a solid month for surfers looking for consistency before the spring drop-off.
Average Spot conditions at Encuentro in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Encuentro 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 Encuentro for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Encuentro 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 Encuentro.