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Conditions at Boca Barranca in March
March: Long Periods, Little Payoff
March sees the average wave period climb to 12.9s, indicating that some longer-period energy is in the mix. But the average height remains a tiny 0.3m (1ft), and the direction rose is again hijacked by SSW (50.9%) and S (19.8%) swell, with the favourable W/NW/WSW/WNW windows responsible for just 1.0% of the distribution. A minor 0.5-1m NE signal (1.0%) offers the best-if still marginal-chance of a rideable wave.
Wind-wise, the trades remain dominant: NE (26.6%) and NNE (16.7%), while favourable offshore quadrants (ENE/E/ESE/SE) total 15.9%. Surfable wind, by the strict criteria for this spot, is 0% of the time. The weather is quintessential dry season-28.8°C air, 28.8°C water, and just 0.24 mm/day of rain-so you can enjoy warm, glassy mornings even if the surf is barely above flat.
Average Spot conditions at Boca Barranca in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Boca Barranca 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 Boca Barranca for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Boca Barranca 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 Boca Barranca.