Conditions at Sao Pedro de Moel in March
March: Swell Holds, Winds Shift
March marks the beginning of the transition. The average swell height drops slightly to 2.1m (7ft), and the period shortens to 12.4s - still solid long-period energy. NW (27.6%) and WNW (23.0%) remain the dominant directions, with NNW (10.9%) and W (7.7%) in support. Heights are mostly in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, so there is no shortage of waves.
The trade-off is wind quality. Ideal wind drops to 27% as the Azores High starts to strengthen. NNW winds now dominate at 22.7%, and a large chunk of those are in the 20-40kph range, creating wind chop on the otherwise clean NW swell. Offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE winds total roughly 18.6%, often in the early morning. Air temps warm to 12.3°C (54°F), water is 14.3°C (58°F), and precipitation falls to 2.29 mm/day. March can still deliver epic days, but you have to time the wind.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Pedro de Moel in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Pedro de Moel 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 Sao Pedro de Moel for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Pedro de Moel 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 Sao Pedro de Moel.