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Conditions at Caballeros in March
March: The Cleanest Window of the Year
March marks the first real step toward bigger surf at Caballeros. Average swell height rises to 1.6m (5.2ft), and the period lengthens to 13.5s - one of the most powerful monthly averages of the year. The swell direction is almost locked into the SSW sweet spot at 83%, with SW adding 16% and due S just a whisper. More importantly, the size distribution shifts upward: 62% of all waves are in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, and the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class alone accounts for 52% of the observations. This is proper, head-high-plus groundswell.
March also offers the highest percentage of ideal wind at 14%, making it a standout month for clean conditions. The average wind regime still favors S (22.4%), SSW (25.8%) and SW (22.2%), but there are more days when the E/NE offshore flow takes over or the wind stays light enough to keep the surface smooth. With water temp at 19.2°C, air temp around 21.2°C and no meaningful rain, March is arguably the best balance of size, warmth and clean windows all year.
Average Spot conditions at Caballeros in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Caballeros 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 Caballeros for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Caballeros 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 Caballeros.