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Conditions at Ciruelo in March
March: Optimal Swell Takes Command
March is where the seasonal balance tips. The average period jumps to 12.4s and the average size remains a fun 1.1m (3.6ft), but more importantly the swell direction swings toward the prime quadrant. SSW alone delivers 38% of all swell and the complete SSW-SW-WSW window is around 56%; northern N/NNE/NNW energy is no longer the dominant source. That means the waves are lining up better on Ciruelo's exposure and carrying far more quality per wave.
Winds remain predominantly offshore and dry: N and NNE blow 32.7% and 29.1% respectively, with NNW adding 24.9%, and ideal surfing conditions occur 54% of the time. The slightly onshore W/SW flow is still rare, so March offers a gritty, consistent mix of long-period SSW swell and offshore texture. Rain is minimal at 0.71mm/day, air temps hover around 26.5°C and the water sits at 25.9°C. If you are looking for the first month of the year where Ciruelo really feels like a proper long-period break, March is it.
Average Spot conditions at Ciruelo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo.