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Conditions at Playa Boca Chica in March
March: Bigger South Swell, But the Offshore Window Narrows
March is a transition month at Boca Chica. The southern Pacific storm track stays active, lifting the average swell height to 4ft (1.3m) and pushing the average wave period to 13.7s. SSW and SW directions account for nearly 90 percent of the wave energy, and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves become more frequent. But the wind picture changes: the percentage of ideal offshore wind falls to 51 percent as afternoon onshore flow from the S, SSW and SW begins to creep in. Morning sessions are the clear winner, especially before the thermal low builds and roughens the surface. Dry weather continues with just 0.11mm/day of rain, and water temperatures stay warm at 27.9°C. This is the time of year to pick your windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Boca Chica in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Boca Chica 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 Playa Boca Chica for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Boca Chica 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 Playa Boca Chica.