Conditions at Amado in March
March: Big Swell Meets Spring in Transition
March is still a heavy-hitter month, with an average swell height of 2.2m (7ft) and a solid 12.3s period. The northwest swell component remains dominant at 27.6 percent, with west-northwest adding 17.4 percent. The winter storm track is beginning to weaken, but it also becomes more erratic, producing sharp spikes in swell energy followed by lulls. Amado still sees a large percentage of waves in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, so the potential for firing sessions is very high.
Wind becomes a more significant issue in March. The ideal offshore wind score drops to 20 percent, and the wind rose reveals the strengthening influence of the north-northwest and north winds, including an increase in stronger 20-30kph and 30-40kph blows. These winds are cross-shore to onshore, limiting the number of truly clean sessions. However, the east and southeast offshore winds still occur often enough to catch Amado in full form. Air temperatures warm slightly to 14.8°C, with sea surface at 15.5°C, and precipitation is still healthy at 2.00 mm/day-frequent frontal passages keep the swell trains firing. Look for the days with an offshore easterly component, as those will deliver the best combination of size, power, and clean faces.
Average Spot conditions at Amado in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Amado 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 Amado for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Amado 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 Amado.