Conditions at Molhe Leste in March
March: Spring Entering the Lineup
March is a transition month but still delivers quality surf. The average swell is a solid 2.5m (8ft) with periods of 12.4s, and the WNW/NW groundswell machine continues to feed the coast. Decent W energy remains in the mix, while the wind turns increasingly NNW-23.3%-which keeps Molhe Leste cleaner than it will be in late spring. There are more sunny breaks between fronts and daylight lengthens. Water temps are still cool at 14.4°C, air temps average 13.5°C, and the rains are steady but beginning to ease. Good month for logbook sessions before the summer slumber.
Average Spot conditions at Molhe Leste in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste.