Conditions at Zurriola in March
March: Winter's Last Roar and Spring's First Breath
March remains a solid, surf-rich month at Zurriola. Average swell height drops a notch to 1.8m (6ft) but the period is still a formidable 12.1s, meaning the ocean retains much of its winter power. Interestingly, the swell direction becomes even more concentrated in the northwest: NW jumps to a yearly-high 37.5 percent, WNW holds at 26.5 percent and NNW chips in another 10.7 percent, putting roughly three quarters of all swell in the ideal direction window. However, the wind probability begins to shift. Ideal conditions fall to 35 percent as the southerly flow weakens (S down to 11.5 percent) and the springtime northerly components grow; WNW (10.7), NNW (10.6) and NW (8.2) combine for roughly 29 percent of onshore wind. Temperatures are still cold - water at 12.7°C and air averaging 10.7°C - but the min/max air range reaches 20.5°C on the warmer days, hinting at what is to come. Pick your windows between the spring squalls and March will still reward you with excellent waves.
Average Spot conditions at Zurriola in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zurriola 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 Zurriola for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zurriola 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 Zurriola.