Conditions at Praia das Macas in March
March: Winter Swell, Spring Hope
March still plays like winter at Praia das Macas. The average swell height holds at a solid 2.3m (7.5ft) and the period stays powerful at 12.3s. NW (24.5%) is the primary swell direction, with WNW (18.3%) and NNW (14.8%) adding plenty of long-period energy; west swell (6.4%) also contributes. The beach continues to see consistent overhead waves, and the outer reefs can pick up excellent lines when the period pushes past 12s.
Wind quality is the weak spot. Ideal wind only occurs 17% of the time, as the seasonal transition begins to strengthen the NNW wind (23.5%) and north wind (10.5%). WSW (4.8%), SW (4.5%) and SSW (4.3%) are the directions to watch for clean sessions. Air temperatures have warmed slightly to an average 13.4°C (-0.0-24.3°C), water sits at 14.7°C, and rainfall eases to 1.77mm/day. March rewards the patient surfer who can wait out the wind shifts.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Macas in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Macas 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 das Macas for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Macas 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 das Macas.