Conditions at Mindelo in March
March: The Last True Winter Push
March is the last true winter month. Average swell is 7.9ft (2.4m) with a 12.0s period. NW (19.0%) and WNW (19.4%) share the load, with NNW (11.1%) and W (7.7%). Offshore winds are less frequent, with ideal wind dropping to 39%. The wind patterns become more variable; NNW (18.2%) is the dominant wind direction, which can put a cross/onshore chop on the surface. But when an E or NE wind lines up with a solid W/WNW groundswell, March can still deliver memorable, powerful sessions. Water temp is 13.7°C, air temp averages 11.9°C, and rainfall is around 3.1 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mindelo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mindelo 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 Mindelo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mindelo 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 Mindelo.