Conditions at Porto Batel in March
March: Transitional Heft
March is the bridge between winter and spring, but the surf still has plenty of punch. The average swell height is 8ft (2.5m) with a 12.4s period, keeping the spot in the powerful long-period range. NW dominates the swell directions at 21.2%, followed by WNW at 16.3% and NNW at 13.5%. Direct W swell contributes 5.7% and WSW 1.7%, maintaining a good mix of wraparound and direct energy. Ideal wind is 40%, but the NNW wind share jumps to 23.3% and includes more 20-40kph pulses, which can create bumpy conditions on top of already substantial swell. Water temperature holds at 14.4°C and air averages 13.5°C. March can still produce world-class sessions, especially in the mornings before the spring sea breeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Batel in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel.