Conditions at Yo-Yos in March
March: Swell Turns SSW, Winds Hold
March sees the swell direction shift decisively to the SSW, which accounts for 65.3% of the wave energy, with an average period stretching to 13.4s - longer and more powerful than January. Heights average around 1.2m (4ft / 1.2m), with plenty of waves in the fun, rippable 1-1.5m range. The ideal wind frequency remains high at 45%, with offshores coming from a mix of N, NNE, and NNW. The southeast trades are just starting to appear in the data as ESE/SE winds, but they remain moderate. Water temperature is a balmy 29.3°C, and rain decreases to 6.04mm/day, offering more sunshine between sets. This is an excellent shoulder-season month with consistently clean conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Yo-Yos in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yo-Yos 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 Yo-Yos for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yo-Yos 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 Yo-Yos.