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Conditions at Acapulco in March
March: Spring Groundswell Ramps Up
March marks a noticeable step up in size. The average swell height increases to 3-4ft (1.1m) and the average period rises to 13.7s, setting up powerful lines for Acapulco's S-facing reefs and sandbars. The swell distribution becomes more top-heavy: 41.9% of the waves arrive from the SSW in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class, 24.8% in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) class, and a solid 2.8% push into the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) range. The SSW direction dominates with 69.7% of all energy, while SW adds another 27.7%.
Offshore wind odds are still good at 48%, although the westerly wind field is gradually picking up; W and WNW combine for over half of the surface flow. With precipitation dropping to just 0.12mm/day and air temperatures at 25.6°C, the dry season is in full force. Water temperature dips slightly to 27.8°C, the coolest reading of the year, which often correlates with better water clarity and more invigorating sessions. March is the sweet spot between growing swell and winter's clean winds.
Average Spot conditions at Acapulco in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Acapulco 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 Acapulco for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Acapulco 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 Acapulco.