Conditions at El Mongol in March
March: Winter Swell Meets Springtime Breezes
March is still a good month, but the edges start to soften. Swell averages 5ft (1.6m) with a period of 11.9s, and NW remains the engine at 43%, with NNW adding 21%. There is a solid chance of 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) waves, but the ideal wind percentage drops to 41%, and ENE has become the most common wind direction at 13.1%, with E winds also frequent. These winds cut into clean surface conditions, though a SSW or SW switch can still turn a decent winter groundswell into a firing session. Air temps average 10.7°C, water is 12.9°C, and rainfall drops slightly to 2.38mm/day. Spring is knocking on the door.
Average Spot conditions at El Mongol in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Mongol 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 El Mongol for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Mongol 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 El Mongol.