Conditions at Praia dos Ingleses in February
February: Still in the Core
February keeps the same high-voltage character as January, with average swell at 5-6ft (1.7m) and a period of 12.6s. The swell direction mix is very similar: WNW 44%, NW 21%, W 16%. The ocean is still full and the longer-period groundswell punches through the sandbars with real authority. The west-northwest component dominates, but the more optimal WSW/SW swells are rarer, only about 3% combined, so patience is needed for the cleanest lineup.
Ideal winds hold at 48%, with NNW (14.6%) the most common seasonal wind and E (9.3%) plus NNE (7.7%) providing the offshore juice. Frontal systems can bring S/SW winds, so storm-watching and a flexible schedule are key. Water temperature dips to the coldest of the year at 13.2°C, air averages 10.8°C, and precipitation decreases a touch to 3.16mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Praia dos Ingleses in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia dos Ingleses 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 dos Ingleses for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia dos Ingleses 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 dos Ingleses.