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Conditions at Cerro Azul in March
March: Autumn Swell Starts to Rumble
March marks the first real upward shift in energy. The average wave height increases to 6ft (1.8m), the period reaches a robust 13.6s, and SSW swell surges to 78.5% of the total, with SW adding another 18.2%. The height distribution picks up noticeable size: around 59% of waves are in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range and 20% reach 7-8ft (2-2.5m). This is the moment when Cerro Azul transitions from fun summer waves into firing autumn surf.
Winds stay locked in the favorable S (37.6%), SSW (37.0%) and SW (18.8%) quadrant, keeping the beach clean 97% of the time. Speeds are mostly 10-20kph, just enough to groom the faces without chopping them up. Water temperature holds at 19.5°C and air temperatures average 19.6°C, so it's still warm before the winter cool-down. March is a legit sneak peek of the peak season.
Average Spot conditions at Cerro Azul in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul.