Conditions at Canide Norte in March
March: Holding Strong - Late-Winter Swell Meets Longer Days
March is the last full month of true winter surf quality. Average swell is still a solid 1.6m (5.2ft) and period remains 12.0s, with the WNW (42.2%), NW (26.6%) and W (16.9%) combo delivering consistent, powerful surf. The distribution is slightly more weighted to the 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) range, but 1.5-2.5m (4.9-8.2ft) waves still account for around 40% of the month - plenty of opportunity for overhead surf. Ideal wind frequency eases to 37%, and you will notice the northerly wind signal beginning to strengthen, with NNW wind at 18.8% as the Azores High starts to edge north. Air temps rise to 12.4°C, water temps hold at 13.7°C, and rainfall is 2.97mm/day. The windows are shorter, but the swell still knows it is winter.
Average Spot conditions at Canide Norte in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canide Norte 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 Canide Norte for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canide Norte 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 Canide Norte.