Conditions at Jardins do Mar in February
February: Still Heavy, With a Side of Trade Winds
February holds almost the same winter weight as January: average swell height of 8.2ft (2.5m) and a solid 12.6s average period. The swell rose remains dominated by NNW (20.0%) and NW (14.4%) energy, with WNW contributing 8.1%; true westerly and south-west swells are still a minority. The northeast trade influence is strong in the wind climate-NNE (17.8%) and NE (17.4%) are the leading directions-and these partly explain why the ideal offshore window is marked at 43%. When high pressure builds in the Bay of Biscay and the north-northwest breezes align, the bay can still hold steep, grinding peaks. Water temperature has slipped to 18.0°C, air temps average 17.1°C (min 13.8°C, max 20.6°C), and rainfall remains significant at 1.42 mm/day. It's a month for serious equipment and patient waiting between frontal passages.
Average Spot conditions at Jardins do Mar in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Jardins do Mar 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 Jardins do Mar for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Jardins do Mar 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 Jardins do Mar.