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Conditions at Playa Carmen in March
March: Building Size and Longest Periods
March is where the dry season starts to hand over a little more power. The average surf height rises to 4ft (1.2m) and the average wave period climbs to 13.6s, one of the longest of the year. The swell window is dominated by SSW, with a remarkable 78.9% of all wave energy coming from that direction and another 19.5% from SW. Most waves now sit in the 3.5-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with about 5% of the month seeing overhead 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets.
Wind still favors the offshore quadrant, but the trades are beginning to ease. NNE is still the lead direction at 21%, NE follows at 10%, and the ideal wind window remains open 52% of the time. The weather stays dry, with only 0.64 mm/day of rain, air temps around 29°C and water temperature at 29.1°C. If you want a mix of clean surface and a bit more size, March is often the month to aim for.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Carmen in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Carmen 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 Carmen for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Carmen 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 Carmen.