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Conditions at Praia da Saudade in March
March: The Transition Begins, But the Ocean Is Still Fired Up
March is the first month that really hints at a change. The average wave period stretches to 7.9 seconds, and the swell direction shifts slightly: ESE becomes the lead direction at 41%, followed by E (32%) and SE (20%). About 79% of waves are still small 2-3ft (0.5-1m) grovelers, but 14% now reach 3-5ft (1-1.5m). Ideal offshore wind rises to 26%, though onshore ENE/E/ESE/SE flow still takes up 32% of the wind field. Autumn is arriving, with average air temperature 22.9°C, water temperature 26.7°C, and precipitation easing to 5.92 mm/day. Surf quality is a step up when the wind turns W/NW, especially on the better E/ESE pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Saudade in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Saudade 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 Saudade for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Saudade 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 Saudade.