Conditions at Zambujeira do Mar in March
March: Final Roar of Winter
March is the last big winter month, even though spring is creeping in. Average swell is 2.2m (7ft) with a 12.4s period. NW (29.7%), WNW (19.5%) and NNW (9.2%) combine for more than 58% of the swell direction spectrum. Many waves fall in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, making for heavy, firing sessions on the better days.
Ideal wind ticks down to 34% as the Azores High begins to strengthen. The NNW wind grows to 21.6% and NW to 8.7%, so the wind is more of a factor than in deep winter. Still, clean overhead surf remains common. Water temperature is 15.3°C, average air temperature is 13.5°C, and precipitation is 1.67mm/day. It is a classic transition month with plenty of punch left.
Average Spot conditions at Zambujeira do Mar in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zambujeira do Mar 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 Zambujeira do Mar for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zambujeira do Mar 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 Zambujeira do Mar.