Conditions at Rabo de Peixe in March
March: Late-Winter Power with Shifting Winds
March still carries winter's punch: average swell 8ft (2.5m) and average period 11.8 seconds. The swell rose shifts even more toward NNW (13.2%) and NW (9.4%), with a solid WNW component. That is a prime direction for Rabo de Peixe's north-northeast exposure, so even though the overall height eases slightly from February, the spot remains well served. The catch is wind consistency. Ideal offshore conditions drop to 26 percent as the Azores High starts to strengthen. While SW and WSW winds are still common, onshore NNW/NW and northeasterly winds gain share, particularly in the afternoon. Mild air temperatures of 15.3°C and water at 15.9°C are still cold, but the longer days make dawn patrols more appealing. Expect a mix of firing lows and drifty, wind-affected days - you'll want a flexible quiver.
Average Spot conditions at Rabo de Peixe in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe.