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Conditions at La Saladita in March
March: Bigger Swell, Fading Wind Windows
March represents a transition into spring, and the swell starts to put on a show. Average height nudges up to 4-5ft (1.3m) with the longest period of the early season at 13.7s. The direction mix is dominated by SSW (26.4%), SW (49.5%), and WSW (20.1%), meaning the swell window is lit up from the southwest through west. The height distribution shows a significant cluster in the 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m categories, with SW alone delivering 9.4% of waves in that pumping 1.5-2m (5-6ft) range. Overall, there is more swell energy than January, with occasional 2-2.5m (6-8ft) sets on the horizon.
The wind window, however, shrinks. Ideal offshore conditions drop to just 23%. WSW and SW winds combine for over 30% of observations, and with the W and WNW quadrant added in, onshore flow dominates. Expect bumpier, more challenging surface texture, particularly in the afternoon. The dry season continues-air temperature 25.8°C, water temperature 27.3°C, only 0.17 mm/day of rain-but the quality is increasingly wind-limited. This is the start of the low season for clean surf at La Saladita.
Average Spot conditions at La Saladita in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Saladita 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 Saladita for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Saladita 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 Saladita.