Conditions at Tocones in March
March: Early Spring Chop
March begins the handoff from winter windswell to the spring trade-wind regime. The average size dips slightly to 2.5-3ft (0.8-0.9m) at a 6.1s period, and the dominant swell shifts a bit more toward ESE at 45%, with E at 39%. The 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) range now accounts for roughly three-quarters of all readings, so the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves become less frequent, around 20%. Favorable winds improve to 29%, but E/ENE cross-shore winds still dominate the wind rose. Air temperature warms to 25.2°C, water holds at 26.3°C, and precipitation is 2.54 mm/day. Expect smaller, more inconsistent surf as the ocean transitions into spring.
Average Spot conditions at Tocones in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tocones 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 Tocones for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tocones 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 Tocones.