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Conditions at Playa Guanico in March
March: Southern Groundswell Starts to Flex
March represents a clear step up. Average height reaches 4.3ft (1.3m) and the period lengthens to 13.3 seconds-solidly in the powerful long-period class. SSW swell now accounts for 63 percent of all wave energy, with the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range dominating; nearly 9 percent of SSW energy falls in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) band. Offshore winds remain frequent, with NNE at 44 percent and NE at 14 percent; ideal wind is 57 percent. With air temperatures around 27.3°C, water 26.1°C and precipitation still low, March offers some of the cleanest bigger-wave surfing of the entire dry season.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Guanico in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Guanico 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 Guanico for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Guanico 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 Guanico.