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Conditions at Punta Brava in March
March: Groundswell Perfection
March marks the last full month of the true dry season and shows a slight uptick in average swell height to 0.8m (2.6ft). The SSW quadrant absolutely dominates at 93.5%, and critically, the combination of 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) waves jumps to 7.4% - the first real sign of larger swell slipping in. The average period stretches to 13.5s, meaning these waves are packing significant long-period energy from distant South Pacific storms. Offshore flow remains strong, with NNE (27.8%) and NE (24.2%) combining for over half the wind readings. The trades are still pumping, with 10-20kph the most common speed range. Ideal wind sits at 46% of the time, keeping Punta Brava lined up and hollow on the best days. Water temp drops slightly to 27.8°C, and air temps max out at 34.7°C - dry and hot. With just 0.63 mm/day of rain, March delivers some of the best wave quality-to-discomfort ratios of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Brava in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava.