Conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in February
February: Still Deep Winter, with Glimpses of Magic
February keeps the same intense rhythm as January. Average open-ocean swell is around 8.5ft (2.6m) and the period is long at 12.2s, so the raw power is undeniable. The typical directional mix is again heavy on NNW (10.5%), NW (10.6%), WNW (8.2%) and W (6.0%), while the SE/SSE/S/SSW directions account for barely 1.5% of the swell. That makes every southerly pulse in February a gift. After a front has swept through, even a modest south or south-southwest groundswell can turn Vila Franca into a clean, hollow little gem. Wind keeps things challenging: SW (10.6%) and WSW (8.9%) lead the onshore charge, while ideal offshore N/NNE/NW/NNW wind improves slightly to 24%. Water temperature is 16.1°C, air temperature averages 15.4°C, and precipitation is around 1.96mm/day. February is for forecast watchers with quick reflexes.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo.