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Conditions at Playa Grande in March
March: Swell Taper Begins, Trades Refuse to Quit
March sees the first noticeable drop in average size, down to 1.6m (5ft), with the period easing to 7.9s. The swell distribution is still top-heavy: 85.9% from the NE, with 29.2% in the 1-1.5m range and 30.5% in the 1.5-2m range. So there are still plenty of 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) waves, but they remain short-period windswell. The wind rose looks almost identical to the heart of winter - NE and NNE together account for 85.6% of observations - and the ideal offshore wind score is a token 1%. A few more light-wind hours sneak in than in February, but the overall picture is still onshore and lumpy. Rainfall is still low at 0.81mm/day and the water is 27.6C; only the most determined surfers will be out at dawn looking for a temporary clean window.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Grande.