Conditions at Praia dos Ingleses in March
March: Spring Thaw with Winter Teeth
March marks the transition but does not surrender easily. Average swell eases to 5ft (1.6m) and the period drops to 12.0s, still solidly in the long-period groundswell range. Fresh WNW pulses remain plentiful, with 42% from WNW and 27% from NW, while W delivers 17% of the energy. There are still plenty of clean 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) days when late-season North Atlantic lows slide down the coast.
Ideal wind frequency falls to 44%, and NNW flow becomes more established (18.2%) as the Azores High begins to flex. East and NE winds still offer clean mornings. Water temperature holds at 13.7°C, air averages 12.4°C, and rain is slightly drier at 2.97mm/day. This is a great month for those who want winter power without the very worst cold-weather conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Praia dos Ingleses in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia dos Ingleses 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 dos Ingleses for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia dos Ingleses 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 dos Ingleses.