Conditions at Fonte da Telha in March
March: Winter's Last Roar
March is the last full month of reliable winter swell at Fonte da Telha. Average size eases to 1.7m (5-6ft) but remains solid, while the period dips slightly to 12.4s as the ocean begins its slow transition toward spring. WNW (31.9%) and NW (31.3%) swells still make up the majority, but pure W adds a valuable 13.6% - one of the better W percentages of the year. The wind starts feeling more spring-like: ideal offshore flow drops to 26%, and the afternoon NNW wind becomes more aggressive, piling into the coast at 20-40kph. Mornings are your best friend in March, when lighter winds and offshore easterlies often line up before the sea breeze kicks in. Water temperature is 14.9°C, air temperatures are milder at 14.0°C, and the days are noticeably longer. This is a prime month for picking off the right windows.
Average Spot conditions at Fonte da Telha in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha.