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Conditions at Prainha in February
February: More Off Shore Windows, Still Summery
February brings a slight improvement over January. The average swell remains around 1.4m (4-5ft) with an average period of 8.3s, so the waves are still short-period and punchy. Swell directions stay locked into the east through south-southeast window, with east-southeast at 22.0%, east at 21.5%, east-northeast at 17.5% and southeast at 16.7%. Most surf falls into the fun, rippable 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with a solid 25% of waves pushing into 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft). The wind picture is a little better than January, with the ideal frequency rising to 34% as west-northwest and northwest breezes show up more often behind weak fronts. Water temperature climbs to 23.8°C, keeping the summer vibe alive, but choppy conditions still dominate the afternoons. Dawn patrol is the safest bet for clean waves.
Average Spot conditions at Prainha in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Prainha during February. 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 Prainha for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Prainha for February. 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 Prainha.