Conditions at Quepos in March
March: SSW Groundswell Builds While the Wind Stays Clean
March sees a noticeable jump in swell size and quality. The average swell height rises to 1.1m (3.5ft) and the period extends to 13.5s, indicating powerful, long-period energy from the Southern Hemisphere. The swell window becomes exceptionally focused: a whopping 83.1% of waves arrive from the SSW, with the vast majority in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range - fun, solid, and highly rippable for a SW-facing beach.
Wind conditions hold up nicely, with ideal conditions 27% of the time and the offshore NE/ENE breeze often arriving before the daytime heating kicks in. Onshore SSW/SW winds increase slightly, but rainfall remains low at 0.95mm/day. Air temps average 27.7°C and the water is 28.9°C, making March one of the best combinations of wave quality and comfortable weather.
Average Spot conditions at Quepos in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Quepos 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 Quepos for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Quepos 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 Quepos.