Conditions at Playa de la Garita in March
March: Spring Weight and a Slightly Cleaner Window
March holds onto winter's momentum. Wave heights average 5ft (1.6m), periods remain a solid 11.8s, and the ideal wind percentage ticks up to 13%. NNW swells dominate once again at 35.5%, with NNE at 20.3% and N at 15.2% supplying the rest; WNW and W contributions increase to a more useful 7.7%, hinting at the spring shift in the westerlies. The wind picture is still trade-dominated-NNE winds account for 32.7% and NE another 16.4%-but there are more clean slots between pulses. On the right days, especially with a light NW offshore breeze and a 12s-plus swell, Garita can produce hollow, powerful 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) waves. Air temperatures average 17.8°C, water is 18.2°C, and precipitation is low at 0.39 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de la Garita in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de la Garita 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 Garita for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de la Garita 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 Garita.