Conditions at Morro dos Conventos in March
March: Autumn Fires Up
March marks the first genuine transition of the year. The average swell height bumps to around 4-5ft (1.4m) and the period stretches to 9.1s, hinting at more organized swell. The distribution shifts toward ESE/SE - 27.1% and 21.8% respectively - with the SSE sector contributing another 17.3%. This is longer, more powerful surf than the summer months, and the 1.5-2m class begins to fill in nicely from the S/SSE direction.
The wind picture improves too. Ideal offshore conditions hold 27% of the time, and while NE/ENE still lead, the SSW and SW components (around 9.2% and 5.5%) reflect more frontal activity moving into the region. Air temps ease to 23.6°C, water remains warm at 23.3°C, and rainfall drops slightly to around 4mm/day. Autumn is arriving, and Morro dos Conventos starts to wake up.
Average Spot conditions at Morro dos Conventos in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Morro dos Conventos 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 Morro dos Conventos for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Morro dos Conventos 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 Morro dos Conventos.