Conditions at Aguieira in March
March: Spring Swells and Shifting Winds
March eases down a notch: average swell height drops to 1.5m (4.9ft) and the period settles at 11.8s, still comfortably in the long-period range. The direction mix becomes slightly more northwesterly, with WNW at 30 percent, NW at 20.9 percent and W at 16.7 percent; the NNW contribution of 9.2 percent is the best it has been since the start of the year. This lighter but still solid swell shows up mainly in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class, with enough 1.5-2m (5-6ft) pulses to keep things interesting. The percentage of ideal wind falls to 24 percent, however, and the northeasterly flow becomes more persistent, so timing becomes more critical. Water temp rises slowly to 13.3°C, air averages 10.8°C and rain is still significant at 3.74 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Aguieira in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Aguieira 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 Aguieira for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Aguieira 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 Aguieira.