Conditions at Playa de La Concha in March
March: Transitional Power and Spring Fever
March starts to show cracks in the winter armor, but the surf is still very much alive. Average swell height eases to 6ft (1.8m) with the period still a solid 12.1s, and the NW/WNW sector pumps in over 64% of all energy - the directional window is still excellent. The catch is that ideal offshore wind drops to 36%, while W-NW onshore winds become slightly more common. The prize is still there for surfers willing to sit in the cold water at 12.7°C.
As spring progresses, the North Atlantic storm track begins to migrate north, but strong late-season lows can still deliver serious W-NW groundswell. The wildcard is the increasing influence of high pressure, which often brings lighter NW sea breezes in the afternoon and degrades the surface. Mornings are the move, especially when a S or SSW offshore flow cleans up leftover WNW swell. Air temperatures are slowly climbing to a 10.7°C average, and precipitation drops a bit to 2.62mm/day, making dawn patrols more pleasant.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de La Concha in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de La Concha 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 Playa de La Concha for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de La Concha 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 Playa de La Concha.