Flagge von Portugal

Supertubos • Statistics for March

Conditions at Supertubos in March

March: Late-Winter Power with a Hint of Spring

March still feels like winter when it comes to surf. Average swell height is 8.2ft (2.5m) and the period remains solid at 12.4s. The dominant swell directions shift slightly more north: NW (21.2%), WNW (16.3%), and NNW (13.5%) mix to produce consistent, head-high-plus waves. The wave-height distribution skews heavily into the 1.5-2.5m classes, with some of the bigger days pushing past 2.5m. Offshore wind potential remains solid at 38%, though the spring transition begins to bring more days of cross-shore NNW wind, which can add a bit of texture. The warm air masses are still relatively rare - average high temperatures barely top 23°C - but the water is 14.4°C, so a thick wetsuit is still required. March is the last month to catch the true monster winter swells before the Pacific-like energy begins to fade.

Average Spot conditions at Supertubos in March

Swell history for March

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for March

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Supertubos 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 Supertubos for your next trip in March.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Supertubos 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 Supertubos.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

Choose month for details