Conditions at Praia do Norte in March
March: Winter's Last Gasp
March is still a serious surf month, but the edge begins to dull as spring approaches. Average swell height eases to 2.1m (7ft) and the average period remains a strong 12.4 seconds, so the surf still has plenty of punch. The dominant swell directions are NW at 27.6% and WNW at 23.0%, with 10.9% from NNW and 7.7% from W. These long-period westerly groundswells continue to pour into Praia do Norte, though the biggest XL events become less frequent than in January and February.
The wind field still has plenty of winter character. NNW is the dominant wind at 24.7%, while the ideal offshore flow from the NO/ONO/O/OSO quadrant is present enough to keep 38% of the time surfable. Water temperature nudges up to 14.3°C and air temperatures average 13.5°C. March rewards patience: when the wind aligns, the waves are still heavy and powerful.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do Norte in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do Norte 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 Norte.