Conditions at Cabedelo do Douro in February
February: Still Firing, Still Cold
February is virtually a twin of January. The average swell height remains meaty at around 5.6ft (1.7m), with an average period of 12.6s. WNW swell again dominates with 43.7 percent, NW adds 21.1 percent and straight W contributes 15.9 percent, keeping Cabedelo's optimum exposure well fed. Most wave heights are concentrated between 3.3-8.2ft (1-2.5m), so there's no shortage of powerful, rideable groundswell.
Ideal offshore wind conditions occur 43 percent of the time, with the easterly quadrant (ENE through SE) and north-northeast winds all represented. The fly in the ointment is a stronger NNW signal at 14.6 percent, which can put an onshore/cross-shore chop on the lineup. Air temperatures hover at 10.8°C and the Atlantic sits at 13.2°C, so the best February sessions usually come on a dropping NNW wind with the first signs of east in the forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Cabedelo do Douro in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabedelo do Douro 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 Cabedelo do Douro for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabedelo do Douro 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 Cabedelo do Douro.