Conditions at Martinhal in March
March: Spring Dreams with Winter Pulse
The heart of the season is still beating in March. Average swell height eases slightly to around 7ft (2.2m) and the period remains a healthy 12.3s. The NW corner of the compass continues to feed the beach: NW at 27.6%, WNW at 17.4% and NNW at 12.6%, with W swell adding another 6.3%. This is the time of year when winter groundswell and early spring weather often produce glassy mornings; NNW winds dominate at 28.4%, NW adds 7.8%, and ideal conditions reach 24%. Air temperatures start to creep up to 14.8°C with highs near 22.8°C, while the water holds at 15.6°C. Occasional E/SE winds from Mediterranean high pressure can smear the ocean, but the long-period Atlantic swell is usually strong enough to override the chop.
Average Spot conditions at Martinhal in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Martinhal 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 Martinhal for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Martinhal 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 Martinhal.