Conditions at Los Locos in March
March: Transitional Energy-Still Big But Spring Light Arrives
March begins to loosen winter's grip. Average wave height dips slightly to 1.8m (5-6ft) but period remains a respectable 12.1s, so the swell is still strong and punchy. The direction mix barely changes: NW dominates with 41.7%, WNW with 17.5% and NNW with 14.8%, giving the beach frequent exposure to quality west-northwest groundswell. A solid chunk of that NW energy sits in the 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m bands, ideal for rippable, hollow walls.
Wind is ideal 47% of the time, with the first signs of spring bringing more ENE/E influence and slightly lighter S/SSW offshore flows. That said, WNW winds also reach 13.6%, so the afternoon can still get lumpy. Average air temperature rises to 10.9°C, water is 12.9°C and rain decreases to 2.67 mm/day. March is a genuine transition month: one day you can score winter-style NW slabs, the next you are battling a spring onshore breeze. Morning patrols tend to win.
Average Spot conditions at Los Locos in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Locos 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 Los Locos for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Locos 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 Los Locos.