Conditions at Praia das Bicas in March
March: First Signs Of Spring
March marks the beginning of the statistical slide from winter, though Bicas still sees plenty of action. Average swell height drops to around 5-6ft (1.7m) with an average period of 12.4s. The swell direction becomes even more focused on the W-NW quadrant: WNW contributes 31.9%, NW adds 31.3%, and W accounts for 13.6%, meaning the beach gets hit from the cleanest possible angles. However, the wind becomes less cooperative. NNW is entrenched at 24.4%, and the ideal offshore window falls to 22%. Early-morning offshore breezes or pressure-gradient setups become essential for unlocking quality. Water temperature holds cold at 14.9°C, air temperature averages 14.0°C (min 2.8°C, max 22.1°C), and precipitation is 1.72 mm/day. The surf is smaller than February, but still very much alive.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Bicas in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Bicas 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 Praia das Bicas for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Bicas 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 Praia das Bicas.