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Conditions at Playa Las Lajas in March
March: Long-Period Groundswell and Offshore Trades
March is the month when the South Pacific really shows off its long-period muscle. The average wave period climbs to 13.3s while the average height stays in the approachable 2-3ft (0.7m) zone. The direction is ultra-consistent: 91.6 percent of the swell comes from SSW and 8.3 percent from SW, with 96.1 percent of waves in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and a small but growing 3-5ft (1-1.5m) component. Ideal offshore winds still blow 73 percent of the time, with NNE dominant at 44.5 percent and N and NNW adding support. Rain remains low at 0.72mm/day, though afternoon SW and WSW sea breezes start to creep in. With a water temperature of 28.6°C and air temps averaging 28.9°C, March blends the best of dry-season wind with increasingly powerful groundswell.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Las Lajas in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas.