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Conditions at Praia da Macumba in March
March: Early Autumn Pulse
March marks the beginning of a shift. The average swell height rises slightly to 1.0m (3.5ft) and the average period lengthens to 10.4s, giving the waves more push. The swell distribution is clearly dominated by SSE (36.4%) and S (30.2%) directions, and the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class becomes a significant part of the mix alongside the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) background. Several S-bands also produce 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves, hinting at the approaching winter season. Ideal surface conditions occur about 46% of the time, with N/NNW offshore winds available on the change of the high pressure. However, the NE/ENE trade winds are still frequent, and afternoon onshore seabreezes from the S/SE can add bump. Water temperature warms to 23.3°C, air temps average 25.3°C, and rainfall starts to ease to 6.1mm/day. This is an in-between month: not too big, not too small, and generally quite surfable.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Macumba in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Macumba 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 da Macumba for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Macumba 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 da Macumba.