Conditions at Vale Figueiras in March
March: The Last Big Push of Winter
March keeps the winter template alive but with a subtle shift toward spring. Average surf height is still a strong 2.2m (7ft), and the average period remains in the powerful category at 12.3s. The swell direction profile is nearly identical to midwinter, with NW 27.6%, WNW 17.4%, NNW 12.6%, and W 6.3% combining for over 63% of all waves, meaning the quality potential is high whenever the wind cooperates. Only 27% of March offers ideal surfing wind, though, and the strengthening Azores High starts to push up NNW winds to 25.1%. As a result, conditions are often best very early in the morning before the sea breeze kicks in. Water temp edges up to 15.5°C and air temps reach 14.8°C with 2.00 mm/day of rain. March can still deliver epic winter sessions, but you need to time them well.
Average Spot conditions at Vale Figueiras in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vale Figueiras 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 Vale Figueiras for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vale Figueiras 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 Vale Figueiras.