Conditions at Ponta do Paul in March
March: Late-Winter Pulses and Shifting Winds
March remains a high-quality surf month, but the margins become a little less forgiving. Average swell comes in at 8ft (2.4m) with a period of 12.1s, still in the powerful long-period range. The direction distribution is heavily skewed toward NNW/NW again, with NNW alone at 23.3%, while WSW/SW/W swell barely registers. The most consistent surf is still produced by the big Atlantic fetch aimed at the Iberian northwest; a W or WSW angle makes Ponta do Paul considerably more lined-up.
Ideal wind drops to 36%, the lowest of the winter months, as the spring transition starts ruffling the atmosphere. NE and NNE winds are still dominant, but there is more W/NW flow mixed in. Average air temps sit at 16.9°C, water at 17.9°C, and rainfall is 1.17mm/day. A 4/3mm wetsuit remains essential.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta do Paul in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta do Paul 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 Ponta do Paul.