Conditions at Playa Jobos in March
March: Waning Winter, Still-Chunky North Swells
March keeps the winter swells alive with an average height of 6ft (1.8m) and period of 9.8s. ENE still leads the swell distribution at 38.3%, but the northern hemi directions remain present: NE 24.1%, NNE 14.8%, and N/NNW around 8%. It is one of the better months for catching a true N or NNW pulse before spring shuts down. The trades begin to relax slightly, with ENE at 30.6% and E at 28.6%, and favorable wind frequency tickles up to 42%. This is the last solid month of the prime season, and with water temperature 26.4°C and air around 25.3°C, it feels more like spring than winter while the ocean still delivers. Precipitation sits at 2.05mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Jobos in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Jobos 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 Jobos for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Jobos 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 Jobos.