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Conditions at Itapiruba in March
March: Autumn Momentum Begins
March marks the first real transition toward longer-period groundswell at Itapiruba. The average period jumps to 9.0s and the average height climbs to 5ft (1.5m), signaling that the South Atlantic is starting to wake up. The directional spread shifts: ESE (21.8%), SE (19.1%), SSE (16.0%) and E (16.4%) account for the bulk of the energy, while S (9.5%) becomes more prominent. There is a clear increase in 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) waves coming from the southern half of the compass, meaning the beach starts to see real groundswell lines rather than just trade-wind swell.
Winds are still predominantly from the NE quadrant - NNE (19.6%) and NE (16.0%) - but SSW (9.1%) and SW (7.2%) flow is on the rise. Ideal wind conditions register at 44%, so while the surf is upgrading, overall quality is still limited by the cross-shore trade winds. The water remains warm at 25.0°C, air temperatures dip slightly to 24.4°C, and rainfall decreases to 3.99mm/day. March is a promising in-between month: the reliable summer waves are still there, but the autumn groundswell season is knocking on the door.
Average Spot conditions at Itapiruba in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Itapiruba 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 Itapiruba for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Itapiruba 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 Itapiruba.