Conditions at Cantinho da Baia in March
March: Groomed Power in Transition
March is the last true winter month. Average swell is 2.5m (8.2ft) with a 12.4-second period, so there is still plenty of momentum in the ocean. The swell direction is perfectly tuned for Cantinho da Baia: NW leads at 21.2%, WNW follows at 16.3%, and NNW chips in another 13.5%. These directions place the beach right in the firing line. Wind becomes more complicated as the spring gradient builds; the NNW wind dominates at 23.3%, and the offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE sector shrinks to around 16% of observations. Still, 25% of March days see ideal surfing winds. Water temp is 14.4°C, air temp averages 13.5°C, and the drier weather sets up some genuinely great late-winter sessions before the spring lull.
Average Spot conditions at Cantinho da Baia in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia.