Conditions at Bordeira in February
February: Deep Water Power Plays
February is just as heavy as January, with average surf heights of 2.4m (7.9ft) and a 12.9s period. The NW (23.6%) and WNW (16.8%) swell windows remain the main producers, while NNW contributes another 11.4%. A large share of these waves arrive at 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft), and the longer period lines hold up well on Bordeira's exposed sandbars. It is a month where the Atlantic rarely gives you a completely flat day.
Wind remains the main limiting factor. Only 19 percent of the time does the wind align offshore from W/WSW/SW/SSW; the mid-winter wind rose is stubbornly NNW-heavy (22.5%) with secondary NE flows. When a storm passes to the north and winds clock south or southwest, Bordeira turns world-class. Water temp dips to 15.2°C, air temp averages 13.7°C, and rain remains frequent at 1.79mm/day - so pack the 4/3 and a hood.
Average Spot conditions at Bordeira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bordeira 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 Bordeira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bordeira 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 Bordeira.