Conditions at Coxos in February
February: Relentless Winter Grind
February is winter's stubborn middle child. The average swell remains a meaty 8.2ft (2.5m) with an average period of 12.9 seconds, so the ocean is still packing a serious punch. The dominant directions are NW at 20.0 percent, WNW at 18.1 percent, and NNW at 13.0 percent, making the westerly and northwesterly window extremely consistent. Big surf in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) range is common, and there is plenty of overhead-to-double-overhead slab potential when a stronger low pressure system tracks close to Portugal. Ideal winds run 22 percent, lower than January but still reliable. When an Atlantic front pushes through, the wind can swing SW/W and turn the break into a stormy mess; however, between fronts the NE/ENE/ESE offshore flow cleans everything up beautifully. Water temperature drops to 14.2°C, air temperature averages 11.8°C, and precipitation eases slightly to 1.91 mm/day. February rewards committed locals who know the difference between a wash day and a perfect lineup.
Average Spot conditions at Coxos in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Coxos 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 Coxos for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Coxos 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 Coxos.