Conditions at Playa de la Canteria in March
March: Early Spring Still Holds Long-Period Power
March is the last true winter month for the north Spanish coast. Average wave height remains solid at 1.6m (5ft), though the average period eases slightly to 11.8 seconds. The swell window is still loaded: NNW 35.5 percent, NNE 20.3 percent, N 15.2 percent and NW 13 percent. There is significant 1.5-2m and 2-2.5m swell in the mix, especially from the N and NNE directions, so the beach can still produce powerful, pumping surf. Winds still lean onshore from the NE/NNE, with NNE at 32.7 percent and NE at 16.4 percent, and the offshore S-SW flow is only present around 7 percent of the time. March is a spring-style transition month in terms of weather: air temps average 17.8°C, water is 18.2°C, and precipitation drops to 0.39mm/day. The long-period northerly pulses are the main attraction, and a good south wind turns them into excellent, rippable walls.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de la Canteria in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de la Canteria 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 Playa de la Canteria for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de la Canteria 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 Playa de la Canteria.