Is March a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?

March is outside Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season (September–February), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Azores (São Miguel) in March?

About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in March?

Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 2.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 27 km/h.

Surf Azores (São Miguel) in March

Surfing Azores (São Miguel) in March: outside the main surf season, air around 15°C, sea around 16°C, 2.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

15°C

Sea temperature

16°C

Rain

2.1 mm/day

Wind

27 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.6 m (9 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.9 m (13 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 16°C in March, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Azores (São Miguel) in March

Offshore of Azores (São Miguel), waves in March average 2.6 m (9 ft), above the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.9 m (13 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

March in the context of Azores (São Miguel)'s surf season

Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season runs September–February. March is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?: March is outside Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season (September–February), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Azores (São Miguel) in March?: About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in March?: Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 2.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 27 km/h.