Conditions at Praia da Vieira in February
February: Still Deep in the Winter Groove
February delivers almost the same raw numbers as January: average swell 8ft (2.4m) and an average period of 13.0s, making it another prime month for serious groundswell. The swell window is again dominated by WNW and NW-23.7% and 22.7% of the total-with a strong helping of NNW energy and a meaningful W component. These long-period, high energy waves wrap into the beach with real power, producing consistent head-high-to-overhead-plus surf. The biggest drawback is the wind: the NNW flow strengthens, reaching 17.7% of the time, and onshore W/NW breezes can chop up the surface. Still, 32% of the time conditions fall into the ideal offshore window, often under cold, clear high-pressure skies. With water temperatures at their annual minimum of 13.8°C and air temps around 10.3°C, it's a cold, heavy, magnificent month for well-equipped surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vieira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vieira 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 Praia da Vieira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vieira 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 Praia da Vieira.