Conditions at Praia da Vieira in March
March: Springtime Size With Winter Punch
March sees a slight drop in energy-average swell height 7ft (2.1m), average period 12.4s-but the quality remains high. NW swell takes over the top spot at 27.6%, with WNW close behind at 23.0%; combined with NNW and W contributions, the beach stays active and well-oriented. This month is full of 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) waves, especially when the wind plays ball. The ideal offshore percentage eases off to 28%, while the NNW wind now represents 22.7% of the wind distribution, signalling the transition toward spring's windier, less reliable windows. Precipitation drops to 2.29 mm/day and air temps rise to 12.3°C, but the water is still a cool 14.3°C. On the right day-especially after a cold front pushes through and the east wind arrives-Praia da Vieira can host punchy, powerful beachbreak surf that still has a distinctly winter feel.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vieira in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vieira 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 Praia da Vieira for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vieira 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 Praia da Vieira.