Conditions at Salgueiros in February
February: Still Heavy, Slightly More North
February remains squarely inside the winter window. Swell averages 5-6ft (1.7m) at 12.6s, with WNW still the dominant energy source (44%) and NW/W adding another 37%. The percentage of heavier 1.5-2m waves stays high, so overhead-plus days are common. Winds become a touch more northerly as the season begins to turn, with NNW at 15.5%, yet the offshore window still opens 44% of the time.
This is a month for chasing the clean windows between frontal passages. Low pressure systems rolling out of the North Atlantic keep the swell alive, while the trailing high pressure provides east/southeast offshore flow. Water temp drops to 13.2°C, the coolest of the year, with air temperatures averaging 10.8°C. Expect thick overhead surf and a few all-time days when the wind behaves.
Average Spot conditions at Salgueiros in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros.