Conditions at Arrifana in February
February: Still Heavy, Still Consistent
February is a near carbon copy of January, with average surf of 2.4m (8ft) and periods holding at 12.9s. The primary swell directions remain NW (23.6%), WNW (16.8%) and NNW (11.4%), while W swell adds 4.3%; those longer-period westerly pulses are the ones that really light Arrifana up. Wind is ideal 48% of the time, though the stronger NNW flows (21.7%) can make the beach rough and raw on stormy days. High-pressure ridging over the Iberian Peninsula often creates early-morning NE/E offshore conditions before the wind swings. With water at 15.0C and the air at 11.6C, wet and windy contests are part of the deal, but the reward is some of the most powerful, bowling waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Arrifana in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arrifana 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 Arrifana for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arrifana 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 Arrifana.