Conditions at Mindelo in February
February: Still in the Winter Groove
February keeps the winter momentum going. Average swell height is 8.5ft (2.6m) with a 12.6s period. Swell is again dominated by WNW (18.8%) and NW (16.3%), with NNW (8.7%) and W (6.8%) contributing. The mix of W/WNW and NNW means you need to watch the exact angle: the more westerly the swell, the more direct and powerful the surf at Mindelo. Ideal wind is 44%. Wind tables show E (9.3%) and ENE (6.7%) plus NNE (7.7%) often keeping the surface clean, though NNW (14.6%) can also sneak in and make things bumpy. Water temp dips to 13.1°C, air temp averages 10.1°C, and precipitation is slightly lower at 3.2 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mindelo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mindelo 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 Mindelo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mindelo 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 Mindelo.