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Conditions at Playa Norte in March
March: Prime Time for Playa Norte
March is the statistical sweet spot for surf at Playa Norte. The average swell height nudges up to 1.6m (5.2ft), with 44% of waves in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class and a healthy 7.9% in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) range. Periods reach 13.5 seconds, packing serious punch. The winds, while still predominantly from the S/SSW/SW, are lighter and more variable, delivering the highest percentage of ideal offshore winds all year at 11%. This is the month to catch Playa Norte with groomed, long-period SSW ground swell under cleaner skies. Water temperature holds at 19.2°C with air temps averaging 21.2°C and almost no rain.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.