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Conditions at Panama Viejo in March
March: The Most Frustrating 13 Seconds in Surfing
The average wave period peaks at 13.1s in March, suggesting a powerful southern-hemisphere source is firing. Yet the average height remains 0.3m (1ft), with a huge 80.2% of the swell coming from the SSW and 8.1% from the SW. Most of that energy is in the 0-0.5m bin, producing what locals call 'phantom swells' - visible on the buoy, absent in the lineup. Winds are still dominated by NNW at 55.4%, with NW at 10.0% and N at 13.7%. Water temperatures bottom out at 24.7°C, and the dry season keeps rainfall at 0.58mm/day. Ideal time is just 1%, and it will take a rare pulse to make Panama Viejo break with any enthusiasm.
Average Spot conditions at Panama Viejo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panama Viejo 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 Panama Viejo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panama Viejo 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 Panama Viejo.