Conditions at Tramandao in March
March: The Autumn Transition Begins
March marks the first noticeable shift toward the winter pattern. The period lengthens to 8.7s and ideal wind improves to 23%, while offshore W and WSW flow increase noticeably (10.3% combined). Swell height averages 1.6m (5.2ft), with E and ESE providing the bulk of the energy (38% combined). The window of good directions remains wide, so when the morning offshore kicks in, the surf can be clean and rippable. The trade wind influence is fading but still present - ENE winds blow 24.1% of the time. Water temperature is still warm at 23.9°C, air averages 23.6°C, and rainfall drops slightly to 3.69 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Tramandao in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tramandao 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 Tramandao for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tramandao 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 Tramandao.