Conditions at Isla de Santa Marina in March
March: Last Big Gasp of Winter
March starts to soften the edges. Average swell height drops slightly to 1.8m (6ft) and period eases to 12.1 seconds - still a very solid, powerful profile. NW energy becomes even more dominant at 42 percent, with WNW and NNW contributing another 17 and 15 percent, respectively. The Atlantic storm track remains alive, and the swell windows are broad: WNW and NW groundswells continue to light up the beach with clean, long-period sets.
Wind consistency is a plus: ideal surf wind now reaches 45 percent, the highest of the first quarter. Light ENE and E winds become more common, especially when high pressure begins to build from the Azores, while W and WNW winds still accompany trailing fronts. Water temperature holds at 12.9°C and air averages 10.9°C, so it is still a hood-and-gloves month. But with more sunny days and slightly lighter wind, March is a great transition month for those chasing quality surf without the full winter grind.
Average Spot conditions at Isla de Santa Marina in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla de Santa Marina 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 Isla de Santa Marina for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla de Santa Marina 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 Isla de Santa Marina.