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Conditions at Playa Colorado in March
March: First Signs of a Transition
March marks a noticeable shift in the ocean's personality. The average period climbs to 11.0s and the swell distribution broadens: ENE drops to 32%, while SSE, S, SSW and SW combine for roughly 25% of the wave energy. The first long-period pulses of SW groundswell are beginning to push into Nicaragua. However, the trades are still strong, with ENE 66% and E 21%, so ideal wind sits at just 9%. Average size remains 1.4m (4.5ft). Air temperatures rise to 28.3°C, water 26.5°C, and the dry pattern continues. The windows are starting to lengthen, but March is still a tease compared to the months ahead.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Colorado in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Colorado 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 Colorado for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Colorado 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 Colorado.