Conditions at Praia Azul in March
March: The Transition Begins
March is still solidly in the prime window, but the first signs of spring are creeping in. Average swell heights ease to around 7-8ft (2.1-2.4m), with periods still averaging a solid 12s. The swell mix remains ideal: WNW and NW lead the direction table, and W and WSW pulses add variety. The biggest change is in the wind. Ideal offshore flow drops to 38%, while NNW and NW winds become more influential and the sea breeze starts to show up on warmer afternoons. Precipitation is lower than mid-winter and water temperature is starting to climb at 13.7°C. Get on it early in the day, when a clean ENE/E/ESE wind can still turn the winter leftovers into well-shaped, powerful waves.
Average Spot conditions at Praia Azul in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia Azul 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 Praia Azul for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia Azul 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 Praia Azul.