Conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in March
March: Spring Transition with Winter Size
March is a transitional month but still holds plenty of late-season punch. Average swell height drops slightly to 6-7ft (2.1m) and the period remains long and powerful at 12.4s. The northwest quadrant is even more dominant, with NW swells at 30.2 percent and WNW swells at 23.1 percent of all observations. Waves in the 1.5m to 2.5m range are the core of the month, offering solid, rippable surfaces on the better sandbars. Ideal wind drops to 36 percent, but NNW winds are increasingly common, producing cross-shore conditions that work better at certain tides. Water temperature rises slowly to 15.2°C and air temperatures warm to 13.5°C, while rainfall stays at 1.67mm/day. Catch a clean window and the surf is still excellent.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Nova de Milfontes for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Nova de Milfontes.