Conditions at Achadas da Cruz in March
March: Consistency With a Spring Shift
The winter swell machine is still pumping. Average height remains an honest 2.4m (8ft), and periods average 12.1s. NNW swell is the dominant contributor at 23.3%, followed by NW (14.4%) and WNW (7.9%). The mix is actually more favourably aligned than earlier in the winter, with over 47% of the swell arriving from the optimal W through NNW window. Ideal offshore wind becomes a touch more elusive at 24%, as NE and NNE winds strengthen into spring. Still, this is a month where the island can deliver world-class draining NW swell with light offshore conditions before the summer trades take hold. Water temps hold around 17.8°C and the average air temp sits at 16.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Achadas da Cruz in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz.