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Conditions at Palmarcito in March
March: The First Real Swell Upgrade
March is the bridge from low season into the more energetic half of the year. The average swell height moves up to 1.1m (3.6ft), and the period reaches 13.4s, bringing noticeably more power. SSW energy expands to 66.5% of the total, with S 22.3% and SW 6.5%; the bulk now sits in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, and SSW shows 3.4% in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) category. Winds are still predominantly offshore, led by NW 13.5%, NNW 10.0%, and NNE 12.9%, though ideal conditions ease to 60% as late-season sea breezes appear. Rain is still scarce at 0.21mm/day, air is 27.7°C, and water has warmed to 28.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Palmarcito in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito.