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Conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in March
March: More Power Before the Shift
March is a classic shoulder month where the swell begins to flex its muscles. Average wave heights nudge up to around 2-3ft (0.8m), and the period climbs to 13.5s, indicating more developed groundswell. A massive 93.5% of the swell is pure SSW, and the share of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves jumps to 7.4%, offering a few more rewarding corners. Offshore wind remains strong at 69% ideal time, mostly from the NE and NNE, with plenty of light ENE flow mixed in. Rain is still minimal at 0.63mm/day, air temps reach 28.5°C, and the water is a warm 27.8°C. March serves up the last fully reliable stretch of dry-season surf before the wind regime shifts.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Catalina in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina.