Conditions at Cova do Vapor in March
March: The Last Big Push
March is the final real month of the winter season. Average swell heights are still solid at 1.7m (5.5-6ft), with periods around 12.4s-still plenty of power. The swell distribution shows WNW (31.9%) and NW (31.3%) in near-equal amounts, while W swell jumps to 13.6%, giving Cova do Vapor a little more direct W exposure than midwinter. The wind is ideal 42% of the time; NNW remains dominant at 25.9%, and NW/WNW combine for another 13.9%. Air temperatures start to moderate, averaging 14.0°C, and water stays at a wintry 14.8°C. Rain is a bit less at 1.72mm/day. As the spring equinox approaches, the storm track remains active, but the energy begins to taper. March is still reliably good-grab it before the Azores High starts to build.
Average Spot conditions at Cova do Vapor in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cova do Vapor during March. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Cova do Vapor for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cova do Vapor for March. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Cova do Vapor.