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Conditions at Barra da Tijuca in March
March: Autumn Transition Begins
The first taste of autumn shows up in March. Average swell height creeps up to 3.3ft (1.0m) and the average period jumps to 10.4s, signalling more long-period energy. SSE swells dominate at 36.4%, followed by S (30.2%) and SE (24.9%). The wave height distribution shifts upward: 52% in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and 36.5% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with nearly 10% coming in at 5-6ft (1.5-2m). Winds are ideal 50% of the time. Rain eases slightly to 5.76 mm/day, air temps are 25.3°C and water temp peaks at 23.3°C. This is a sneaky-good month for punchy, rippable surf before the winter swell engine fully kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Barra da Tijuca in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca.