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Conditions at El Faro in March
March: Swell Builds as Spring Winds Arrive
March marks the beginning of a slow seasonal handoff. The average swell height increases to 1.1m (3-4ft), the period remains long and powerful at 13.5s, and ideal wind drops to 52%. SSW becomes the dominant swell direction at 53.2%, with SW at 39.7% and only a minor WSW component at 6.5%. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) band is the most common, while a small amount of 5-6ft (1.5-2m) energy appears. The wind field starts to shift as SSW, SW, and WSW breezes become more prominent; SW totals 16.3% and WSW 12.7%, so you will want to hunt for the early offshore windows before the sea breeze develops. Water temp sits at 27.2°C, air temps warm to 25.8°C, and rainfall remains low at 0.17 mm/day. This is still a very good surf month, just a little less groomed than December and January.
Average Spot conditions at El Faro in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Faro 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 El Faro for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Faro 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 El Faro.