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Conditions at Punta Roca in March
March: Southern-Hemisphere Swell Ticks Up
March marks the transition toward bigger surf. Average swell height climbs to 3.5ft (1.1m), average period lengthens to 13.4s, and the swell distribution shifts solidly into the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. SSW explodes to 66.5% of the total, with S at 22% and SW at 6.5%; nearly 70 percent of all waves are read at 3-5ft, and a small but meaningful percentage pushes into the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) class. Offshore wind frequency drops slightly to 55%, and the onset of warmer sea surface temperatures (28.6°C) begins to pick up afternoon seabreeze influence, but mornings remain glassy and lined-up under offshore N/NNE flow.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Roca in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Roca 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 Roca for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Roca 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 Roca.