Conditions at Amoreira in March
March: The Atlantic Still Has Teeth
The first month of meteorological spring still delivers serious surf. Average heights remain solid at 7ft (2.2m) and the average period is a healthy 12.4 seconds. The swell rose is still strongly NW and WNW, with 29.7 percent and 19.5 percent of observations, plus 9.2 percent from NNW. These are powerful, long-period waves, although the biggest XL days are slightly less frequent than in midwinter. Winds become a bigger limiting factor as ideal wind windows fall to 26 percent and NNW wind blows 25.1 percent of the time. Still, when a low moves away and pressure rises, the lighter southwesterly flow can groom the faces for excellent sessions. Water temperature is 15.3°C, air temperatures have warmed to 13.5°C, and rainfall remains regular. It is a good balance: more comfortable than January but still with winter power.
Average Spot conditions at Amoreira in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Amoreira 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 Amoreira for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Amoreira 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 Amoreira.