Conditions at Ria Formosa in February
February: Still Deep, Still Consistent
February plays a similar role to January, with a 3.3ft (1.0m) average swell, 11.3s period and 28 percent ideal winds. The Atlantic storm track remains active, and the dominant swell directions are still W (20.8 percent) and WNW (20.5 percent), with a solid WSW contribution at 10.4 percent and SW at 5.1 percent. The one difference is an increased easterly/southeasterly influence in the wind and swell data, a nod to shared Mediterranean and levante patterns that can add lumpy chop. The best surf arrives after low pressure passes to the north, when a building Azores High over Iberia produces offshore N/NE winds and waves become orderly. Sea surface temperature drops to its yearly minimum near 15.3°C while air temps hover around 13.0°C, so keep the winter rubber on.
Average Spot conditions at Ria Formosa in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ria Formosa 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 Ria Formosa for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ria Formosa 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 Ria Formosa.