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Conditions at Isla Chepillo in March
March: The Peak Trade-Wind Clean-Up
March is arguably the prettiest flat month on the calendar. Wave period climbs to 11.3s, indicating longer-period southern hemisphere energy filtering into the Gulf of Panama, and SSW swell becomes even more dominant (49.6%) with SW adding another 12.7%. Yet the average wave height is still 0.3m (1ft), and over 93% of waves are below 0.5m, leaving the southwest-facing beach with little to work with. The offshore trade wind machine remains in full swing: N and NNE directions combine for over 62% of all wind, with most observations in the 10-30kph range. This is ideal wind for Isla Chepillo, but with no wave height behind it, the result is a beautifully groomed ocean with ankle-biters too small for a real surf. Air temperatures rise to 27.5°C, rainfall is light at 0.58mm/day, and water temperature is at its coolest of the year at 24.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Isla Chepillo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla Chepillo 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 Isla Chepillo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla Chepillo 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 Isla Chepillo.