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Conditions at Ponta Preta in February
February: Still Holding Winter's Heavy Key
February is only a notch below January. The average swell height is 1.9m (around 6ft), the average period is 10.7s, and long-period powerful groundswell remains the theme. NNE accounts for 43.2% of all swell energy, while N and NNW add 17.8% and 19.2%, with the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range being the sweet spot. The trade winds are if anything more northerly, with NNE at 30.8% and NE at 56.4%, and many days see 20-40km/h offshore flow. The ideal wind percentage drops to 6%, not because the wind is onshore but because it is often too strong and too gusty for a pristine surface. Water temperatures cool slightly to 22.3°C, and the dry trade-wind regime keeps rain minimal. February is still prime time for heavy hollow lefts when the wind eases.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta Preta in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta.