Conditions at Los Patos in March
March: Spring Transition with Winter Power
March is a transition month, but the statistics still lean heavily toward winter. The average swell is 6ft (1.8m) with a 12.0s average period, and about 72% of the swell energy arrives from the favorable N/NW/NNW/WNW quadrant, led by a dominant NNW at 40.0%. Surf sizes remain solid, with most of the distribution sitting between 3-6ft (1-2m) and plenty of 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets; the period, while slightly down from midwinter, is still long enough to produce powerful lines.
The trade-off is a drop in ideal wind to 23%. NE winds are strongest at 20.2%, ENE follows at 17.4% and NNE at 11.8%, so cross-shore energy is common. Air temperature averages 17.3°C, water temperature is near the annual minimum at 19.0°C, and precipitation eases to 0.77 mm/day. Look for early-morning offshore windows in the WSW/SW quadrant before the daytime breeze builds.
Average Spot conditions at Los Patos in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Patos 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 Patos for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Patos 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 Patos.