Conditions at Orrua in March
March: Spring Fires Still Raging
The calendar says spring, but the Atlantic is still very much awake in March. Average swell heights are a solid 1.8m (5-6ft) with a 12.1s period, so Orrua still sees plenty of strong groundswell. The NW direction peaks at 37.5%, and WNW adds another 26.5%, giving the beach a heavily northwest-dominated winter swell environment. The only noticeable change is wind: ideal offshore windows drop to 37%, and S/SSW winds shrink to around 17% as the Azores High begins to nudge into the region. On the plus side, spring weather brings milder air temperatures of 11.2°C and slightly less rain at 2.69 mm/day, with the water still at 12.8°C. March offers winter waves without the harshest winter conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Orrua in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orrua 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 Orrua for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orrua 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 Orrua.