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Conditions at Esterillos in March
March: Picking Up Size, Still Clean
March marks the last full month of the dry season and the swell chart starts to look more serious. Average height moves up to 3.5ft (1.1m), period peaks out at 13.5s, and the SSW direction reaches 92.6% of all swell energy. More importantly, the height distribution shifts upward: 57% of the waves now come in at 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and nearly 2% push into the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, giving the beach a consistent, rippable vibe.
The wind regime remains favorable, with ideal surf wind at 40% of the time. While SW (12.4%) and SSW (11.8%) are still the most common directions, they're light, and the northwesterly offshore quadrant remains active: NNW (8.5%), WNW (8.2%), NW (7.0%), NNE (3.9%) and N (2.2%). Daytime heating creates afternoon onshores, but the mornings can be world-class. Air temps warm to 27.7°C, rain is still low at 0.95mm/day, and water temp climbs to 29.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Esterillos in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Esterillos 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 Esterillos for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Esterillos 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 Esterillos.