Conditions at Pedra Branca in March
March: Swell Holds as Spring Edges In
March is the last month of true winter reliability. Average wave heights sit near 7-8ft (2.1-2.4m) and the period is still a powerful 12.3s. NW is now the single dominant swell direction at close to 25%, followed by WNW and NNW, giving Pedra Branca excellent exposure to northwest groundswell. The wave-height distribution still favors 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) surf, so there are plenty of pumping, firing sessions to be found.
The wind regime is shifting, though. Ideal surf wind drops to 19%, and clean offshore flow from the E/SE quadrant is present less than 15% of the time. Meanwhile, NNW wind becomes the most common directional wind at nearly 21%, and westerly or northwesterly onslaughts can quickly chop things up. Spring warmth is arriving slowly: air temps average 13.4°C and water sits at 14.7°C. Rain eases to 1.77mm/day. Overall, March rewards patience - find a morning with ENE or ESE offshore flow, and those still-punchy NW swells will be firing down the beach.
Average Spot conditions at Pedra Branca in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pedra Branca 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 Pedra Branca for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pedra Branca 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 Pedra Branca.