Conditions at Moledo do Minho in February
February: Midwinter Muscle and Long Lines
February matches January in energy, with an average wave height around 8-9ft (2.5-2.6m) and a long 12.9s period. The swell compass is slightly more WNW/NW dominated, with WNW at 18.8%, NW at 16.3% and NNW adding another 8.7%, so the beach catches virtually every pulse that pushes into the north corner of Portugal. Wave heights cluster in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) bracket, with a solid percentage over 8ft (2.5m), meaning powerful, pitching waves that handle the extra tide and shifting sand.
Wind statistics show ideal offshore flow from the east/southeast quadrant 49% of the time, almost as good as January. The cold continental airmass over Iberia still funnels ENE/E/ESE/SE winds down the Minho valley, but onshore W/SW winds can sneak in during passing fronts and spoil the surface. Air temperature averages 9.4C and water holds at 13.0C, with rain around 3.4mm/day. February is deep winter: thick rubber, low sun, and cold but grinding winter groundswell.
Average Spot conditions at Moledo do Minho in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Moledo do Minho 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 Moledo do Minho for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Moledo do Minho 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 Moledo do Minho.