Conditions at Amoreira in February
February: Long-Period Northwest Swell and Cold, Clean Lulls
February is much like January but with the average surf height at a similar 8ft (2.4m) and the period still impressive at 13.0 seconds. The wave direction distribution keeps the focus on NW and WNW, with 24.1 percent and 18.7 percent of observations respectively, while NNW supplies a further 9.7 percent. This is genuine midwinter groundswell, with occasional waves pushing past 8ft (2.5m) when the Atlantic low-pressure train aligns. Ideal wind windows drop slightly to 29 percent as NNW winds become even more dominant at 21.7 percent, and NW winds add another 8.3 percent. The saving grace is that February often has crisp high pressure spells between frontal passages, giving lighter offshore-style mornings where the sets stand up clean and hollow. Water temperature is the coldest of the year at 15.0°C, air averages 11.6°C, and precipitation is still a regular feature. A 4/3 and possibly booties are essential.
Average Spot conditions at Amoreira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Amoreira 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 Amoreira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Amoreira 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 Amoreira.