Conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in March
March: The Wind Starts to Turn in Your Favor
March still has winter in its veins, but the balance starts to shift. Average swell heights are around 8ft (2.5m), with periods holding at a powerful 11.8s. The swell rose still points toward the north side of the compass - NNW 13.2%, NW 9.4%, WNW 8.9% and W 5.3% - while the SE/SSE/S/SSW quadrant remains under 2%. At the beach, the change shows up in the wind. Ideal offshore flow rises to 25%, with NNE at 7.0% and NNW at 8.1% leading the direction counts, as the winter-long southwesterly siege begins to loosen. Onshore SSW/SW winds are still around, but they are no longer the whole story. Water is 15.9°C, air temp sits near 15.4°C, and rain drops to 1.94mm/day. March rewards surfers who understand that a long-period southern swell on a north wind is a genuinely special combo.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo.