Conditions at Paunch in March
March: Winding Down but Still Clean
March marks the early transition out of peak season. Average swell size eases to 3.9ft (1.2m) and the period drops slightly to 8.0s. The NE direction still provides 82.3% of the waves, while ENE jumps to 10.6%-Paunch's ideal window-which helps make up for the smaller size. The wind quality diminishes a bit, with ideal offshore flow at 87%; WNW (29.0%) and W (20.5%) remain the leading winds, but there are a few more light variable days from the east/southeast. With 2.00 mm/day of rain, an average air temperature of 24.6°C and water temperature at 28.1°C, conditions are still warm and mostly clean. It is a solid month for longboarders and grovelers, though the heavier winter push is fading.
Average Spot conditions at Paunch in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paunch 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 Paunch for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paunch 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 Paunch.