Conditions at Matosinhos in March
March: Last Hurrah of Winter Groundswell
March is transitional but still delivers. The average wave height has eased to 5ft (1.6m), but there is plenty of long-period muscle left in the water at 12.0s. WNW is still the dominant swell direction at 42%, with NW and W combining for another 43%, so there is no shortage of swell from the west/northwest quadrant. The heavier 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves are still common, but the frequency begins to drop compared with January and February. The wind is ideal 46% of the time, with the northerly/northwesterly flow starting to strengthen more often. As the days warm to an average of 12.4°C and water temp sits at 13.7°C, the open ocean still throws punchy, powerful waves; make the most of the early season before the summer lull takes hold.
Average Spot conditions at Matosinhos in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos.