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Conditions at Playa Lagarto in March
March: Transition Begins as SSW Swell Gains Ground
March still feels like winter on the wind front, with N (26.6%), NNE (26.0%), and NNW (31.8%) combining for over 84% of the wind rose. Ideal winds remain low at 19%. However, the swell direction begins its seasonal shift: SSW becomes the top source at 38%, followed by SW at 13.1%, NNE at 11.3%, and NNW at 10.6%. The average period jumps to 12.4s, injecting more power into the water. Wave heights still average 1.1m, with most energy in the 0.5-1.5m range, but the longer-period SSW pulses now have more push and shape. Air temperatures average 26.5°C, water temperature drops slightly to 26.5°C, and rainfall remains low at 0.71mm/day. Surf quality is improving, but the trade-wind chop still limits clean sessions to about one day in five.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Lagarto in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Lagarto 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 Lagarto for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Lagarto 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 Lagarto.