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Conditions at Palmeira in March
March: Big, Cleaner Windows Are Still Rare
March keeps Palmeira in the winter swell envelope with average heights of 2.2m (7ft), periods of 11.4s, and the best mix of N (20%), NNE (30%) and NNW (26%) swell directions of the whole year. The 1.5-2m and 2-2.5m size classes dominate, giving the beach consistent paddling and powerful walls. Wind remains the key player: NNE 45% and NE 41%, with only a 4% ideal-wind score. The swell angle out of the north-northwest is what saves the month, because those pulses hit the west-northwest exposure with more direct energy. When an E/SE offshore breeze arrives alongside that NNW groundswell, March can deliver some of the best waves of the year. Water temperature is 22.1°C, air 21.3°C.
Average Spot conditions at Palmeira in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmeira 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 Palmeira for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmeira 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 Palmeira.