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Conditions at Roca Loca in March
March: The Peak of the Dry-Season Push
March is where the dry-season swells really start to fill in. The average height rises to 3.5-4ft (1.1m) with an average period of 13.5 seconds, generating a powerful combination for a tropical beach break. A massive 92.6 percent of the swell arrives from the SSW, but around 61 percent of the total surf is now in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, and 2.0 percent reaches 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m). Ideal offshore wind blows 31 percent of the time, and with only 0.95mm/day of rainfall, conditions are clean and inviting. Air temperatures average 27.7°C and water temperature is up to 29.0°C. The long period and clean morning winds make March a standout month for solid, rippable waves, especially on the more favorable SW pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Roca Loca in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca.