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Conditions at Capao da Canoa in March
March: Autumn Begins to Breathe
March marks the true shift. The average swell climbs to around 5ft (1.5m), the period stretches to 8.8s, and the swell distribution shows a clear increase in SE and SSE energy. Together, the E, ESE, SE and SSE directions account for nearly 77 percent of all wave trains, with a healthy chunk of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) waves. This is the first month where proper SE groundswell from frontal systems becomes a regular player.
Winds, however, remain a mixed bag. NE/ENE still dominate at over 39 percent, but WSW and SW combine for nearly 10 percent, and the offshore W/NW quadrant is present about 11 percent of the time. The result is an ideal wind score of 23 percent. There are more glassy mornings and NW offshore windows, but you will still have to pick your moments. Water temperature eases to 23.8°C, air temperatures average 21.7°C (ranging from 10.8°C to 32.9°C), and rainfall drops to 3.95 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Capao da Canoa in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Capao da Canoa 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 Capao da Canoa for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Capao da Canoa 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 Capao da Canoa.