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Conditions at Puerto Sandino in March
March: Longer Periods and a Stronger SSW Swell
March marks the first big shift toward the upcoming southern hemisphere season. Average height remains at 3.6ft (1.1m), but the period climbs to 13.5 seconds, meaning the lines have more push and potential. SSW jumps to 39.0% of all swell, S delivers 23.7%, and SW adds 6.4%, so the beach is now seeing a much higher percentage of optimal direction swell. The 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) classes dominate, with only a handful of 5-6ft (1.5-2m) sets. Winds are still primarily ENE (51.4%), but there is more E influence; ideal wind sits at 44%. Water temp is 27.3°C, rainfall is still low at 0.18mm/day, and air temps average 28.6°C. A taste of prime time is starting to show.
Average Spot conditions at Puerto Sandino in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Puerto Sandino 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 Puerto Sandino for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Puerto Sandino 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 Puerto Sandino.