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Conditions at Punta Banco in March
March: The Dry-Season Sweet Spot Arrives
March is where it starts to click. Average wave heights nudge to 2-3ft (0.8m) and the average period stretches to 13.6s, marking the beginning of the most powerful combination of the season. SSW energy is virtually all there is (98.6%), and the split shifts upward - 82.1% sits in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, while 16.2% pushes into the perfectly rippable 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. The ideal wind percentage jumps to 18%, the highest of the dry season so far, while rainfall remains low at 1.24mm/day, air temperature reaches 28°C, and water temperature warms to 29.3°C. March is the month to plan a trip for long, lined-up, long-period surf without the heavy rain.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Banco in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco.