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Conditions at Punta Panico in March
March: Autumn Mix, Rising South Swell
March is a transition month. The average swell height climbs to 1.6m (5-6ft) and the period holds at 14 seconds, while the direction becomes a two-way split between SSW (33%) and SW (52%), with WSW adding another 11%. The share of 1.5-2m waves jumps to nearly 50% and 2-2.5m waves appear at 5%, so there is definitely more push from the Southern Ocean. However, this is still not the N/NW swell Punta Panico needs, and the number of clean-surf days starts to drop as the 'ideal wind' percentage falls to 56%. Winds are still mostly offshore from the S/SSW/SW/WSW, but the W/NW onshore component grows to roughly 25%, making for more lumpy afternoons. Air and water temperatures remain warm - 25.8°C and 24.2°C respectively - and precipitation at 1.72mm/day is the highest of the year, though still modest.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Panico in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Panico 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 Panico for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Panico 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 Panico.