Conditions at Cocal in March
March: The Dry Season Peak
March is the climax of the dry season. Southern hemisphere autumn storms start firing more consistently, boosting the average period to 13.4s and the average height to 1.1m (3.5ft). The swell direction compresses dramatically: SSW delivers 66.5% of the wave energy, with 46.7% in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) sweet spot and 3.4% in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) range. Offshore winds are still present 53% of the time, but the onshore sea breeze is becoming more regular in the afternoons. Water temps climb to 28.6°C, air to 27.7°C, and rain remains minimal at 0.21mm/day. This is the last month of the dry season with world-class conditions before the wet season kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Cocal in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cocal 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 Cocal for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cocal 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 Cocal.