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Conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in March
March: Swell Builds, Wind Still Cooperates
March marks a transition toward bigger SSW energy while the wind window remains open. Average swell rises to 1.2m (4ft) and period lengthens to 13.6s, with SSW delivering 78.9% of the waves and SW another 19.5%. The percentage of 1-1.5m waves jumps to 57.5%, making the lineup punchier and more rippable. Ideal offshore winds drop slightly to 52%, but the dominant NNE/NE flow is still strong. Rainfall is low at 0.64mm/day, air temps peak to 28.9°C and water temp reaches 29.1°C. This is the last month where dry-season reliability pairs with building groundswell.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa.