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Conditions at Boca Damas in March
March: Swell Builds as the Dry Season Hangs On
March is where Boca Damas starts to wake up. Average swell height climbs to 1.1m (3.6ft), average period stretches to 13.5s, and 92.6% of the wave energy comes from the optimal SSW direction. The height distribution shifts dramatically compared with mid-winter: only 37% of waves are small 2-3ft (0.5-1m) surf, while 61% are solid, rippable 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves and a few 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets show up. Offshore wind remains available 25% of the time, usually as light N/NNE/NE/NNW flow early in the day. The onshore SW/WSW flow is still dominant but rarely exceeds 10kph, so it chops rather than destroys. Rain stays low at 0.95 mm/day, water is 28.9°C and air 27.7°C. March is a fantastic transition month and one of the best combinations of size and clean surface.
Average Spot conditions at Boca Damas in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Boca Damas 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 Damas for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Boca Damas 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 Damas.