Conditions at Sines in February
February: Heavy Swells and Slick Winter Lines
February keeps the same winter intensity as January, with an average swell height of 7.5ft (2.3m) and an average period of 13.0 seconds. NW and WNW together account for 46 percent of all swell observations, and the biggest waves in the 2-2.5m range come almost entirely from that north-west quadrant. The ideal surf at Sines still depends on south-facing swell angles, so WSW at 2.0 percent and SW at 0.7 percent are the windows to watch. Those directions are rarer, but they have the punch to organize the sandbars and produce long, racy waves when combined with the offshore N/NNE/NE and NNW winds that occur 51 percent of the time.
Air temps are a touch warmer at 11.6°C on average, but rain still falls regularly with 1.67 mm per day. Water temperature dips to 14.8°C, the coolest of the year, so keep the booties ready.
Average Spot conditions at Sines in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sines 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 Sines for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sines 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 Sines.