Conditions at Cordoama in March
March: Shoulder-Season Mix
March is the last true winter month before the Atlantic engine begins to throttle down. Swell averages 7ft (2.2m) with a period of 12.3s - still powerful, though slightly less consistent than January or February. NW directions are again the engine of the spot: NW 27.6%, WNW 17.4%, NNW 12.6%, and W 6.3%. The heights are well distributed, with plenty of head-high to overhead-plus sets. The wind, however, is the great equalizer. NNW winds blow 28.4% of the time, and ideal offshore flow drops to just 14%, making March one of the more frustrating months for quality. Water temperature remains cool at 15.5C, rain is frequent at 2.00mm/day, and air temps average 14.8C. Every passing low brings a fresh pulse of groundswell, and if you can find a window with light SW or W wind, Cordoama offers hollow, lined-up waves before the afternoon sea breeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Cordoama in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cordoama 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 Cordoama for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cordoama 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 Cordoama.