Conditions at Martinhal in February
February: Deep Winter Consistency
February maintains the midwinter heartbeat with an average wave height of around 8ft (2.4m) and an average period of 12.9s. The directional spread is again heavy from the NW quadrant: NW at 23.6%, WNW at 16.8% and NNW at 11.4%, with a WSW/W component that can really light up the bay. The wind pattern favours the offshore quadrant, as NNW leads at 24.4% with N/NNE adding another 14.5%, though ESE winds increase to 8.1% and can occasionally bring lumpy conditions when the Azores High pushes easterlies. Storm fronts passing through Iberia bring rain (1.79mm/day) and chilly air (13.7°C), while the water temp dips to 15.3°C, the coldest of the year. Despite the cold, persistent groundswell makes February a prime month for powerful, hollow peaks at Martinhal.
Average Spot conditions at Martinhal in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Martinhal 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 Martinhal for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Martinhal 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 Martinhal.