Conditions at Ericeira in February
February: Still Stacked
February keeps the winter momentum rolling. Average swell height eases only slightly to 2.5m (8.2ft), and periods remain at a solid 12.9s. The dominant NW and WNW swells continue to hammer the coast, with W and NNW energy adding variety and occasional WSW groundswell sneaking in. Ideal offshore winds from the NE through ESE occur 22% of the time, so the windows can be a little tighter than January. The best setups come with a strong Azores High to the south and low pressure northwest of Iberia, creating long-period NW swell and land breeze conditions. Air temperatures hover near 11.8°C, water sits at 14.2°C, and rain remains frequent - but February can produce some of the most powerful, windswept slabs of the year if you're willing to chase the weather.
Average Spot conditions at Ericeira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ericeira 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 Ericeira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ericeira 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 Ericeira.