Conditions at Playa de Famara in March
March: Late-Winter Swell With a Spring Trade Engine
March remains solidly in the winter swell envelope, with an average height of 1.6m (5.2ft) and period easing to 11.8s. The direction mix is still excellent: NNW 35.5%, NNE 20.3%, N 15.2% and NW 13%. Storm tracks are beginning to weaken, but the swell window remains filled. Wind, however, is the spoiler. Ideal offshore conditions fade to just 7 percent, while NNE winds blow 34.1% of the time, often in the 20-40kph range. The result is wave-hewn bumps and cross-onshore ripples unless you catch the early session before the trades build. Water temperature is 18.1°C, air temperatures warm slightly to 17.8°C, and rainfall drops to 0.39mm/day. March is a month for being selective, patient and quick on the trigger when a south wind window opens.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Famara in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Famara 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 Playa de Famara for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Famara 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 Playa de Famara.