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Conditions at Penascal in March
March: The Last Clean Groundswell Window
March is arguably the pick of the summer months for wave quality at Penascal. Average height rises to 1.6m (5.2ft), the average period extends to 13.5s, and the swell direction remains locked on SSW (83.1%) with SW adding 16.1%. The distribution is loaded in the chest-to-head-plus range: 52.1% of waves are 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and another 10.1% reach 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft). The wind statistics still favour light S and SSW breezes, but the 2% ideal offshore frequency ties with February as the best of the year. As autumn approaches, sea temperature eases to 19.2°C and air temperatures hang near 21.2°C. When the dawn northeasterly kicks in, the southwest-facing banks at Penascal can be truly world-class.
Average Spot conditions at Penascal in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Penascal 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 Penascal for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Penascal 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 Penascal.