Conditions at Sao Torpes in March
March: Winter Swell Meets Spring Mix
March is the shoulder month when winter energy begins to ease but the ocean still pumps. Average swell height drops to 2.1m (around 6-7ft) and the 12.4s period remains firmly in the powerful range. The dominant directions remain NW (30.2%) and WNW (23.1%), with W at 8.0% and NNW at 7.4%. There is still plenty of push in the water, and the percentage of 1.5-2.5m surf remains high.
The wind becomes less reliable as continental weather systems and Atlantic fronts battle for control; ideal wind drops to 37%. NNW flow dominates at 21.1%, while onshore and cross-shore SW-WNW winds start to increase. Water temperature is a cold 15.1°C, air averages 13.6°C, and precipitation is similar to winter at 1.65mm/day. March rewards patience: when a new low develops and an offshore NE/E wind follows, the beach can still deliver world-class winter leftovers.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Torpes in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Torpes 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 Sao Torpes for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Torpes 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 Sao Torpes.