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Conditions at La Barqueta in March
March: More Size, Same Offshore Energy
March sees the surf tick up slightly as the dry season holds on. Average swell height rises to 1.0m (3.3ft) and the average period stretches to 13.5 seconds, giving the waves a long, powerful feel. The swell direction is ultra-consistent: 91 percent SSW and 9 percent SW. Wave heights shift upwards, with 61 percent in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range and 39 percent in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, plus a tiny fraction of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) sets. Wind remains favourable 66 percent of the time, still dominated by the offshore N, NNE and NE quadrants. With only 1.11 mm of rain per day, air temperatures near 25.5°C and water temperature at 29.2°C, March offers a sweet mix of clean, punchy waves and warm-weather comfort.
Average Spot conditions at La Barqueta in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Barqueta 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 La Barqueta for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Barqueta 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 La Barqueta.