Conditions at Arrifana in March
March: Winter Energy Meets Spring Light
March still runs on Atlantic winter time. Swell averages 2.2m (7ft) with a 12.3s period, and the NW (27.6%) and WNW (17.4%) quadrant supplies the bulk of the energy, backed by W swell at 6.3%. The wind is ideal 44% of the time; NNW winds become more frequent (25.1%) as the season turns, but the persistent ESE/SE continental winds can still line Arrifana up nicely. Air temps rise to 13.5C, water holds at 15.3C, and precipitation drops slightly. This is a quality month for solid waves with less winter chill and longer windows of early-morning glass.
Average Spot conditions at Arrifana in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arrifana 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 Arrifana for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arrifana 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 Arrifana.