Is March a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?

Yes — March falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).

How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in March?

About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in March?

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 25 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in March

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in March: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 18°C, 1.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

1.3 mm/day

Wind

25 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.6 m (9 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.7 m (12 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in March, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in March

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in March average 2.6 m (9 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 12 seconds from the NNW.

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 Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s surf season

Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season runs October–March. March is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: Yes — March falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in March?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in March?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 25 km/h.