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Conditions at El Transito in March
March: Transition Begins
March marks the first noticeable shift toward better surf. The average period jumps to 13.5s, and the optimal SSW swell share rises to 39%, with S adding 23.7%, so more of the energy is finding El Transito's southwest window. Average height remains at 3.6ft (1.1m), but the distribution is heavier in the 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) solid and rippable range. ENE winds drop to 49.1% and are less intense than in February, helping the ideal-wind percentage climb back to 40%. This is a shoulder month: the South Pacific is starting to wake up, but the bigger winter swells are still a few weeks away. Air temperatures are warm, water is 27.3°C, and rain remains minimal.
Average Spot conditions at El Transito in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Transito 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 El Transito for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Transito 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 El Transito.