Conditions at La Chiesa in March
March: The Spring Transition Begins
March is the crossover month. Average swell drops a notch to 0.8m (2.6ft) and period averages 5.5s. The dominant W (19.0%) and WSW (14.4%) swells still roll in, but the southern quadrant (SE, SSE, S, SSW) remains healthy at about 32%. The offshore wind fraction declines to 22% as land-sea breeze cycles start to strengthen. NNW remains the leading offshore direction (11.3%), but SE and ESE winds combined account for over 19% of the total wind rose, introducing more cross/onshore texture. Water temp is 13.9°C, air 12.2°C, and rainfall is a bit lower at 2.22 mm/day. Surfable days are still common, but plan for shorter morning wind windows and a bit more lump unless a late-season storm brings a clean N/NW fetch behind it.
Average Spot conditions at La Chiesa in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Chiesa 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 La Chiesa for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Chiesa 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 La Chiesa.