Conditions at Faja da Areia in March
March: Spring Swell With a Winter Bite
The ocean is still very much awake in March. Average swell sits at 8ft (2.4m) with a period of 12.1s, and NNW swells dominate at 23.3%, with NW contributing another 14.4%. These are powerful, organized lines from the core west-northwest quadrant, and Faja da Areia's exposure means they arrive with real push. The main issue is wind: ideal offshore windows drop to 26%, while the strengthening spring sun encourages more frequent NE and NNE breezes.
Northeasterly winds are not necessarily the enemy, but they can put a bump on the surface as they build through the afternoon. Morning sessions will be your best bet, especially before the sea breeze kicks in. Air temperatures average 16.7°C, water temperature 17.7°C, and precipitation remains moderate at 1.17 mm/day. March is the last full month of guaranteed winter-grade power.
Average Spot conditions at Faja da Areia in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia.