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Conditions at Playa Madrono in March
March: The Long-Period Transition Arrives
March is a turning point at Playa Madrono. The average swell period climbs to 12.4s, and the SSW/SW swell share jumps to over half of the total wave energy, roughly 52 percent. This is the first reliable taste of southern-hemisphere groundswell arriving on the south-facing beach, with most waves in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range and the occasional set reaching 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m).
Offshore winds from the N, NNE and NNW still hold 55 percent ideal conditions, with most breeze in the 10-30kph bracket. The surface is often clean and the swell has real push. Air temperatures average 26.5°C, rain is only 0.71mm/day, and the water temperature has dropped to 25.9°C. March is a prime shoulder-season month: powerful, well-ordered surf without the full weight of the rainy season.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Madrono in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono.