Conditions at Cova do Vapor in February
February: Winter's Reliable Pulse
February continues the winter theme with an average swell height of 1.9m (6.2ft) and a 12.9s period. The wave rose remains dominated by WNW (32.7%) and NW (27.0%), but the W (10.1%) and WSW (3.3%) percentages give the spot more direct hits than in mid-summer. Ideal wind frequency remains high at 45%, led by a strong NNW signal (21.5%) and NW/NNE secondary winds. Air temperatures stay cold, averaging 12.9°C, and water temperature drops to 14.4°C-the coolest of the year. Precipitation eases slightly to 1.83mm/day. February can serve up classic beachbreak barrels when a deep low stalls west of Portugal and sends W/SW groundswell into the coast. The combination of long-period energy and offshore NNW/WNW wind is a recipe for clean, powerful surf.
Average Spot conditions at Cova do Vapor in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cova do Vapor 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 do Vapor for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cova do Vapor 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 do Vapor.