Conditions at Praia do CDS in March
March: The Transition Begins
March is the first sign that winter's grip is loosening, but the surf is still solid. Average wave height sits at 5.5ft (1.7m) with a 12.4 second period, and the swell distribution is nearly split between WNW at 32 percent and NW at 31 percent, with W adding another 14 percent. The 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range still delivers plenty of punch, and the last big swells of the season can arrive as late as the final week of the month.
Wind conditions become more favorable, with ideal wind up to 26 percent. NNW remains the most common wind at 26 percent, but the offshore SW/W sector is starting to appear more regularly as the thermal pattern begins to shift. This makes March a great month for scoring winter-sized waves with a slightly better chance of clean surfaces. Air temps average 14.0°C, water 14.8°C, and precipitation eases to 1.72mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do CDS in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do CDS 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 do CDS for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do CDS 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 do CDS.