Conditions at Praia da Barra in March
March: The Shoulder-Season Classic
March still delivers genuine winter surf, but with a hint of spring softness. The average swell height eases to 7-8ft (2.3m), the period remains a solid 12.2s, and offshore wind consistency is still 40 percent. NW is the dominant swell direction at 24 percent, with WNW close behind at 20.5 percent; W and NNW fill in the rest. The North Atlantic lows are becoming less frequent, but when they spin up they still send strong long-period lines across the Atlantic. Water temperature begins to climb to 14.0°C and air temp to 12.5°C. Mornings with ENE/E offshore flow are prime time for clean, rippable waves before the sea breeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Barra in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Barra 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 da Barra for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Barra 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 da Barra.