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Conditions at Careneros in March
March: Clean Shoulder-Season Surf
March is where the winter machine starts to ease off, but Careneros still has plenty of fun on offer. The average swell height dips slightly to 1.2m (4ft) and the period softens to 8.0s, yet NE swell still dominates with 82.3 percent of the distribution. Expect most waves in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with a growing 10.6 percent from the ENE adding a little more angle and variety. The trade wind flow becomes a touch lighter than in January and February, but the WNW/NW blend keeps the groomed, cross-offshore texture we are after. With only 2.0mm/day of rain and water temperature rising to 28.1°C, March remains a sweet spot for clean, lined-up surf without the full-strength crowds of mid-winter.
Average Spot conditions at Careneros in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Careneros 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 Careneros for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Careneros 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 Careneros.