Conditions at Cova da Alfarroba in February
February: Same Power, Shifting Wind
February remains a big-wave month. Average swell is still around 9ft (2.7m), and the 13.0-second period keeps things very powerful. NW (17%) and WNW (16%) continue to dominate the swell spectrum, with NNW (12%) backing it up. There is a slight change in the wind: NNW jumps to nearly 19% of all observations, making the onshore breeze the most common direction. Ideal S/SSW/SW wind drops to 23%. The occasional east or southeast flow can also produce clean conditions, but the real score comes when a slow-moving Atlantic low pulls southerly winds over the coast while NW groundswell pours in. Water temperature is at its annual minimum of 14.0°C, with air at 12.3°C. February can be epic, but you have to be patient and pick off the small windows.
Average Spot conditions at Cova da Alfarroba in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cova da Alfarroba 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 Cova da Alfarroba for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cova da Alfarroba 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 Cova da Alfarroba.