Conditions at Vila Praia de Ancora in March
March: Transitional Energy with Solid Windows
March remains well within the winter sweet spot. Average swell height is still 8ft (2.4m) and the average period is 12.3s, so the surf is powerful and organized. The direction mix is almost perfectly tilted toward the exposed west-northwest window: WNW and NW both sit near 19%, with W at 8% and WSW at 2.5%. There is still plenty of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) swell to keep Vila Praia de Ancora handling well overhead on the better days.
Ideal wind falls to 43%, a sign that spring is starting to mix things up. NNW becomes the most common wind at 15%, but NNE 10% and NW 7.5% also show up; this means more wind-affected days than in January or February. Air temperatures creep up to 11.2°C and water temperature is 13.6°C. The takeaway is clear: March delivers excellent waves, but the window between morning offshore flow and afternoon sea-breeze/onshore deterioration is more precious.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Praia de Ancora in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora.