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Conditions at Nuevo Vallarta in March
March: The Sweet Spot Between Winter and Spring
March maintains an average 1.1m (3.6ft) of swell with a 13.5s period, but the direction mix shifts noticeably in favor of the spot. Pure W swell becomes the single largest source at 43.5 percent, WSW accounts for 16 percent, and WNW still contributes a healthy 36 percent. On a west-southwest-facing beach like Nuevo Vallarta, this is a more favourable distribution than midwinter. The 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class peaks at 53 percent, with a few 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) sets, so there is more push than much of the rest of the year.
Ideal wind lowers to 56 percent as thermal W/NW afternoon breezes strengthen, but ENE/E offshore winds remain reliable in the morning. With an air temperature of 21.7°C and only 0.28mm/day of rain, March is a pleasant, relatively consistent shoulder month. Look for the clean offshore windows and you will find some of the best bang for your buck.
Average Spot conditions at Nuevo Vallarta in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nuevo Vallarta 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 Nuevo Vallarta for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nuevo Vallarta 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 Nuevo Vallarta.