Conditions at El Muelle in March
March: Pulsing Groundswell and a Fading Winter
March holds on to winter's swell while spring starts to nibble at the edges. Average wave height drops just slightly to 2.1m (6.9ft), and the 12.0s period still qualifies as long-period, powerful swell. Swell direction is superb: NNW is the clear leader at 38.8%, with NW adding 18.1% and N/WNW filling in the gaps. The largest chunks sit in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, giving El Muelle consistent, well-rippable surf whenever the wind cooperates.
The wind regime remains tricky, though. This is the month when NNE winds max out at 32.4%, and NE adds another 16.2%, making onshore and cross-onshore conditions common. Yet the ideal wind percentage climbs to 8%, and the more frequent passing fronts of early spring occasionally produce the magic west/southwest offshore flow. With air temperatures warming to 18.0°C, water temperature at 18.3°C, and rainfall easing to 0.36mm/day, March is a solid month to pick your days.
Average Spot conditions at El Muelle in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Muelle 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 Muelle for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Muelle 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 Muelle.