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Conditions at Playa Matapalo in March
March: A Hint of Spring Pulses
March begins to feel the change. The average swell height bumps up to 2.6ft (0.8m), the period reaches 13.6s, and the spread of heights improves significantly-16.2 percent of the energy now falls in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, compared to just 4.5 percent in February. The swell direction is still overwhelmingly SSW (98.6 percent), so consistency is high but the angle is limited. Wind quality drops a touch to 65 percent ideal, with WNW, W, and NW all well represented. Air temperatures climb to 28°C and water hits 29.3°C. Rain stays low at 1.24mm/day. Expect pulsing waist-to-chest-high sets with occasional bigger ones, especially if a more southwesterly component sneaks in.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Matapalo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo.