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Conditions at Playa El Toro in March
March: Longer Periods, Same Wind Battle
March shows the first real signs of the upcoming south swell season. The average period jumps to 12.4s, SSW swell rises to 38.0%, and SW adds another 13.1%. The northern/north-northwest window is still active, with NNW at 10.6% and NNE at 11.3%. However, the preferred eastern quadrant for this ENE-facing beach remains extremely rare, and ideal offshore wind is only 9%. N/NNE/NNW trades still occupy around 84% of the wind rose, making clean conditions elusive. Wave heights are mostly 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m), with a few 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) pulses. It is a month of building energy but frustrating trade-wind texture. Expect dry weather, 0.71 mm/day of rain, air temps around 26.5°C and water at 26.5°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa El Toro in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa El Toro 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 Playa El Toro for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa El Toro 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 Playa El Toro.