Conditions at Preciosa in March
March: Winter's Last Real Stand
March is the tail end of the prime window but it still packs a punch. Average swell height eases only slightly to 1.6m (5.2ft), while the average period reaches a seasonal high of 9.5s. ENE dominates at 34.8 percent, NE follows with 22.5 percent, E contributes 18.9 percent, and NNE adds 13.8 percent - a better north/northeast blend than February. This is one of the best months for consistent, punchy surf with rideable 9.5s energy. The winds are similar to mid-winter, with E and ESE trades combining for over 51 percent of observations; ideal conditions run about 24 percent of the time. The warmer days are starting to appear: air temperature averages 24.9°C (18.7-34.1°C), water temperature is 26.2°C, and rainfall is modest at 1.35mm/day. Watch for late-season cold fronts that can briefly swing winds offshore and groom the swell into clean walls.
Average Spot conditions at Preciosa in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Preciosa 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 Preciosa for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Preciosa 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 Preciosa.