Conditions at Porto da Cruz in February
February: Consistent Power, Fickle Windows
February remains firmly in the best-season camp. Average swell is around 8ft (2.4m) with 12.6s periods, and the western and northwest quadrants stay busy: NNW totals 20%, NW 14.4% and WNW 8.1%, while the N-NNE sector contributes about 15% of the waves. Long-period energy in the 12-14s range is common, meaning the ocean is well organized. However, local winds are still largely from the N-NE quadrant, and the ideal offshore window from S/SW opens just 22% of the time. When it does, Porto da Cruz turns on with clean, powerful swell that can push well into the 8-10ft (2.4-3m) range. Water temperature drops to 17.9°C, air averages 16.6°C, and precipitation is the second-highest of the year at 1.28mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Porto da Cruz in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto da Cruz 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 Porto da Cruz.