Conditions at El Sardinero in March
March: Late-Winter Gems
March is the last full month of winter-grade swell. The average height eases slightly to 6ft (1.8m) with an average period of 12.1s, still powerful enough for clean, grinding waves. NW swell dominates with an impressive 42%, while WNW and NNW add 17.5% and 14.8% respectively. Consistent 3-6ft (1-2m) surf is the norm, though smaller 2-3ft (0.5-1m) days become more frequent. Ideal wind drops to 41%, and the wind rose gradually becomes less westerly. Still, SSW-SW offshore winds show up often enough, especially on the tail of Atlantic fronts, to keep the quality high. Air temps rise to 10.9°C, but water temp remains cold at 12.9°C; the transition toward spring starts, but winter wetsuits are still required.
Average Spot conditions at El Sardinero in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Sardinero 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 Sardinero for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Sardinero 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 Sardinero.