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Conditions at Playa Grande in March
March: Late Dry Season Meets Southern Swell
March marks the first serious injection of southern-hemisphere groundswell. The average period jumps to 13.3s, the longest of the dry season, while the average height remains a solid 1.3m (4-5ft). The center of the swell energy shifts south: SSW accounts for 33.1% and SW adds 17%, with S contributing another 14%. For Playa Grande's west-facing sandbar, this is a less direct angle, but the long period helps the swell wrap and stand up on the beach.
The trade winds are still firmly in place, with ENE (45.4%) and NE (22.9%) dominating and the ideal wind score at 56%. The mornings remain the cleanest part of the day. With rain virtually absent - just 0.10mm/day - and water temperature rising to 27.6°C, March is a user-friendly month. The surf is not as dry-season punchy as January, but the extra period makes up for it.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Grande.