Conditions at Amado in February
February: Heavy Swell with a Frontal Catch
February remains firmly in the core winter season, with an average swell height of 2.4m (8ft) and a powerful 12.9s period. The swell direction distribution closely mirrors January: northwest is king at 23.6 percent, followed by west-northwest at 16.8 percent and north-northwest at 11.4 percent. This means Amado continues to receive a relentless supply of long-period groundswell generated by strong extratropical cyclones moving across the North Atlantic. The 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range holds the majority of waves, with over 27 percent in the peak 2-2.5m (6-8ft) bracket.
The weak point of February is the wind. The ideal offshore wind percentage drops to 22 percent, and the wind rose shows an increased dominance of the north-northeast and north directions, which are more cross-shore for this west-facing beach. The onshore component from the west-southwest and west is also present, making the surf often lumpy and difficult to read. However, the high frequency of east-southeast winds at moderate speeds (10-20kph) can produce surprisingly clean, hollow conditions between cold fronts. Air temps hover at 13.7°C, water at 15.2°C, and precipitation averages 1.79 mm/day. Patience is the key-wait for the wind to ease or shift to the east, and you can find superb, heavy waves.
Average Spot conditions at Amado in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Amado 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 Amado for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Amado 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 Amado.