Conditions at Carcavelos in February
February: Still Heavy, with a Hint of Spring
February remains firmly in the prime winter bracket. Average swell height is 2.4m (8ft) and period 12.9s, so the ocean is still delivering long-period, high-energy groundswell. The Waverose is again north-dominated: NW 21.3%, WNW 20.2%, NNW 10.9% and W 5.5%, with the SSW/SW/WSW sector totaling around 3.7%. At this SSW-facing beach, the W and WSW components are the most efficient swell angles; WSW alone brings 2.2% and often produces a more lined-up, walled-up wave than the dominant NW swells. Periods in the 12-14s category are common, which means even smaller-looking heaps of water will hit the sandbars with force.
Wind-wise, NNW is the dominant direction at 21.5%, but the truly offshore N/NNE/NE/ENE quadrants combine for a strong share of the month, and total favorable wind clocks in at 48%. The water stays cold at 14.4°C, air temps average 12.9°C, and precipitation is a little lower than January at 1.83 mm/day. If you pick the windows with N/NE offshore wind, February can produce powerful, clean, throaty waves on the better peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Carcavelos in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos.