Conditions at Albufeira in March
March: Transitional Swell and Shoulder-Season Light
March still offers good winter surf, but the storm track is beginning to lift north. Average swell height is 3ft (0.9m), average period is 10.6s, and ideal wind occurs 27% of the time. The dominant height class remains 0.5-1m (1.5-3ft), with WSW (11.3%) and W (19.9%) providing the biggest share of the background energy. The S/SW window (S, SSW, SW totals roughly 10%) includes some 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) sets from SW and SSW that wrap directly into the bay. Winds are still predominantly offshore: NNW (19.9%) and NW (9.7%) lead the pack, though speeds kick up into the 20-30kph bracket more often. Water is 15.7°C, air 14.4°C, and precipitation averages 1.87mm/day. The waves can still be powerful, but as spring progresses the right S/SW groundswell becomes more precious - chase the days when a late-season low sits off Lisbon.
Average Spot conditions at Albufeira in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Albufeira 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 Albufeira for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Albufeira 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 Albufeira.