Conditions at Popoyo in March
March: The First Signs of Real Southwest Swell
March is a transition month. The swell rose still shows a strong ENE component at 32 percent, but the S/SSW/SW/WSW direction now accounts for around 25 percent of the total, and the average wave period jumps to 11.0s. That is a meaningful upgrade from the 8-9s of mid-winter, and it means longer, more powerful lines begin to mix with the trade windswell. Average size remains around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), but the consistency is still not there.
Winds are still trade-dominated: ENE at 66 percent and E at 21 percent, with NE at 9 percent. The good news is that a few more light-wind windows appear, and the ideal surfing score rises to 9 percent. This is a good month to pick off the better SSW/SW pulses, but it is not yet prime time. Air temperatures warm to 28.3°C, water to 26.5°C, and rain remains scarce at 0.12 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Popoyo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Popoyo 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 Popoyo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Popoyo 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 Popoyo.