Conditions at Madalena do Mar in February
February: Consistency Meets Power
February keeps the winter momentum going with an average swell height of 8.2ft (2.5m) and a 12.6s period. The distribution is remarkably similar to January: NNW (20.0%), NW (14.4%) and WNW (8.1%) dominate, with N and NNE adding another 11.9% combined. This long-period west-north-west energy is gold for a SSW-facing beach because it arrives on a slightly more direct angle and wraps into the bay with extra push. Offshore winds are present 42% of the time, led by NNE (17.8%) and NE (17.4%), giving clean, groomed surfaces between frontal passages. Air temperatures average 16.0°C and precipitation ticks up to 1.46mm/day, while water temp drops to 18.0°C. February is often the most dependable month to find a solid, powerful wave at Madalena do Mar before the spring transition begins.
Average Spot conditions at Madalena do Mar in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Madalena 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 Madalena do Mar for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Madalena 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 Madalena do Mar.