Is March a good month to surf Nazaré?

March is outside Nazaré'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 Nazaré in March?

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

What is the weather like in Nazaré in March?

Air temperature averages 13°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.

Surf Nazaré in March

Surfing Nazaré in March: outside the main surf season, air around 13°C, sea around 14°C, 2.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

13°C

Sea temperature

14°C

Rain

2.2 mm/day

Wind

19 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.7 m (9 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

4.0 m (13 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 Nazaré in March

Offshore of Nazaré, waves in March average 2.7 m (9 ft), above the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 2nd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 4.0 m (13 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 Nazaré's surf season

Nazaré'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 Nazaré?: March is outside Nazaré'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 Nazaré in March?: About 14°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Nazaré in March?: Air temperature averages 13°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.