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Conditions at Chacahua in March
March: First Big SSW Swell of the Season
March is where the surf season starts to shift into gear. The average swell height rises to 4.6ft (1.4m) and the average period jumps to 13.3s, ushering in the long-period Southern Hemisphere groundswell. SSW/S/SW swells now account for nearly 80% of all wave energy - SSW alone is 46.6%, with another 19.4% from SW and 13.9% from S. The height distribution is broad: SSW has 35.0% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class and 8.5% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class, while SW adds 11.9% and 6.8% respectively. The caveat is wind. Ideal offshore conditions only occur 38% of the time because WNW and W flow becomes frequent, and SW/WSW onshore components also increase. Despite the bump, the long-period south swell is powerful enough to drive the sandbars; time your sessions for dawn to catch the offshore N/NE window.
Average Spot conditions at Chacahua in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chacahua 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 Chacahua for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chacahua 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 Chacahua.