Is March a good month to surf Sagres?

March is outside Sagres's main surf season (April–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Sagres in March?

About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Sagres in March?

Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 2.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Sagres in March

Surfing Sagres in March: outside the main surf season, air around 15°C, sea around 15°C, 2.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

15°C

Sea temperature

15°C

Rain

2.3 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.4 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 15°C in March, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Sagres in March

Offshore of Sagres, waves in March average 2.4 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 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 Sagres's surf season

Sagres's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. March is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Sagres?: March is outside Sagres's main surf season (April–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Sagres in March?: About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Sagres in March?: Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 2.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.