Conditions at Sunzal in March
March: The Swell Begins to Power Up
March marks the transition as average swell height nudges up to 3-4ft (1.1m) and period reaches 13.4s. SSW dominates an impressive 66.5% of the wave spectrum, with S adding 22.3% and SW another 6.5%-this is nearly perfect directional alignment for Sunzal's south-facing breaks. The core of the energy shifts into the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, which accounts for around 70% of all waves.
Wind is a little less clean than mid-winter: NW (13.5%), NNE (12.9%), NNW (10%) and NE lead, but ideal conditions are still 58%. The rainy season is just beginning, with 0.21 mm/day, and water temperature climbs to 28.6°C. The longer-period SSW swell is starting to stack up into proper, clean lines.
Average Spot conditions at Sunzal in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunzal 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 Sunzal for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunzal 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 Sunzal.