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Conditions at Playa Raya in March
March: The Southern Hemisphere Engine Begins to Turn
March is the first month where Playa Raya starts to feel like a real surf break. The average period jumps to 12.4s, and the wave rose flips decisively: SSW reaches 38.0%, SW adds 13.1%, while N/NNE/NNW sources fall to about 29%. The dominant height window is now 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft), with a meaningful share of 1.5-2m (5-7ft) sets appearing from the SSW. Offshore winds remain common - N 32.7%, NNE 29.1%, NNW 24.9% - though ideal windows sit at 55%, as the trades can still be strong. Air temp averages 26.5°C, rain stays minimal at 0.71mm/day, and water temp is the coolest of the year at 25.9°C. The southern-hemisphere storm track is waking up, and the ocean finally has some push.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Raya in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Raya 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 Raya for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Raya 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 Raya.