Is March a good month to surf Ericeira?

Yes — March falls in Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Ericeira in March?

About 14°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Ericeira in March?

Air temperature averages 13°C, with about 2.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.

Surf Ericeira in March

Surfing Ericeira in March: in the main surf season, air around 13°C, sea around 14°C, 2.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

13°C

Sea temperature

14°C

Rain

2.0 mm/day

Wind

20 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.5 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.7 m (12 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 14°C in March, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Ericeira in March

Offshore of Ericeira, waves in March average 2.5 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 2nd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.7 m (12 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 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 Ericeira's surf season

Ericeira's main surf season runs March–May, September–November. March is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Ericeira?: Yes — March falls in Ericeira's main surf season (March–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Ericeira in March?: About 14°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Ericeira in March?: Air temperature averages 13°C, with about 2.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.