Conditions at Las Salinas in March
March: Late-Winter Swell with a Spring Filter
March keeps the stats surprisingly winter-like: average wave height 1.7m (5.5ft), average period 12.0s, and ideal wind 24% of the time. The wave rose continues to favor the northern quadrant, with NNW swell at 51.5%, NW at 15.2% and N at 13.4%. This is the peak of the NNW swell season in terms of pure directional frequency. The wind data still look good for surf - NNE 31.9%, NNW 19.1%, N 11.0% - but there is more 20-40kph strength in the mix, so the surface often has a bit of texture. The calendar can still serve up full-on winter sessions, especially when a low pressure system stalls west of the British Isles and sends a long-period NNW pulse toward Spain. Water temperature is 18.2°C, air temperature 18.2°C, and precipitation is easing to 0.38mm/day. A 4/3 wetsuit is still the call, but the lengthening days start to feel like spring.
Average Spot conditions at Las Salinas in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Las Salinas 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 Las Salinas for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Las Salinas 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 Las Salinas.