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Cabo Ledo - surf spot statistics
Cabo Ledo seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (May - August)
The southern winter unleashes the most consistent and powerful south swells upon the Angolan coast. From May through August, average wave heights hold steady at a solid 1.3m and periods climb to 12.8–13.0s, delivering a punchy, long-period groundswell that wraps around the headlands into Cabo Ledo's NW-facing bay. The dominant wind flow from the SSE through WSW quadrant is strongly offshore, grooming the faces into clean, rippable lines nearly 70% of the time. These are the months to plan your trip for maximum swell consistency and glassy conditions.
Fair Surf Season (April, September - October)
During the shoulder months of April and September–October, the swell engine eases slightly: heights dip to 1.2m and periods settle around 12.2–12.6s. However, April stands out with an exceptional 77% of ideal offshore winds, often delivering silky, groomed waves despite slightly smaller energy. September and October see a rise in south-southwest windswell mixing with longer-period groundswell, keeping the surf lively. While the peak winter punch is absent, these months offer pleasant, often uncrowded waves with favourable conditions for a long session.
Low Surf Season (November - March)
The late spring through early autumn months – November to March – represent the low season for Cabo Ledo. Average wave heights drop to 1.0–1.1m and period eases to 11.9–12.0s, producing smaller, less powerful swells. The swell direction remains stubbornly in the SSW–SW quadrant, and without any north-west groundswell reaching this stretch of coast, the waves can be inconsistent and soft. Offshore winds still blow a respectable 65–69% of the time, keeping conditions clean when there is energy, but you'll be groveling on a longboard more often than not. If you do visit, keep expectations modest and enjoy the warm water and empty lineups.
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Conditions at Cabo Ledo in February
February: Steady but Small
February keeps the same average swell height (1.0m) and a slight bump in period to 12.0s. The swell split is similar: 54.3% from SSW and 45.2% from SW. Wave heights cluster between 0.5 and 1.5m, with a tiny fraction pushing 1.5–2.0m. Wind conditions are ideal 65% of the time, with the strongest offshore flow coming from the S (18.1%) and SSW (23.6%), often at 10–20kph. Occasional westerly components (WSW, W) bring more cross-offshore conditions, but overall the bay stays clean. It's a consistent, small-wave month perfect for logging or working on your grovel game.
Average Spot conditions at Cabo Ledo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo.