Conditions at Maria's in March
March: Last Strong Pulse of Winter
March holds onto winter's energy, posting 5ft (1.5m) average swells with a 10-second period. It is the final month of the prime season before the trades start to shrink the window. NE leads at 32.5%, NNE adds 24.3%, and ENE contributes 22.7%, and a good portion of that swell sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range with occasional 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets. Wind is ideal 65% of the time, mostly from ENE (26.0%) and E (17.0%), which keeps Maria's relatively groomed. Air temperature is 25.8°C, water 26.4°C, and rainfall is only 1.56mm/day. March is a dependable month, though the first signs of summer's smaller, more easterly swell are showing.
Average Spot conditions at Maria's in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maria's 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 Maria's for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maria's 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 Maria's.