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Conditions at El Huayaco in March
March: Equinox Swell Ramps Up Before the Wind Machine
As autumn approaches, average swell heights climb to 5ft (1.6m) and the average period stretches to 13.5s, giving the SSW/SW swells more power on the face. Around 62 percent of the swell arrives in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) category, and 99.2 percent of the total energy comes from the SSW and SW windows. This is the last month in the 'summer window' with 2 percent ideal wind, and it can produce excellent waves if you hit a morning with light NNO/NO flow.
Thermal and pressure-gradient winds still dominate, however: S and SSW combined are 72.6 percent of the wind, with SW, WSW, and W pushing the onshore total near 88 percent. Air temperatures remain warm at 21.2°C, water temperature is 19.2°C, and rainfall is negligible. March is a transition month - plenty of raw Pacific energy, but only the most patient surfer will crack the code.
Average Spot conditions at El Huayaco in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Huayaco 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 El Huayaco for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Huayaco 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 El Huayaco.