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Nazare - surf spot statistics
Nazare seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Atlantic roars to life during these months, delivering consistent, powerful swell from the W to WNW bands. Average wave heights range from 2.1 to 2.4 m with periods climbing into the 12-13 s range, often feeding the Nazare canyon with long-period groundswell. Offshore winds from the E/NE quadrant blow cleanly across the face 46-52% of the time, sculpting the waves into hollow, ridable gems. This is when the spot truly lives up to its big-wave reputation.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
These shoulder months see a transition in the North Atlantic storm track. April still harvests moderate swell (1.8 m avg, 11.2 s) with a mix of W and NW energy, but offshore wind reliability drops to 37%. September offers a refreshing uptick after summer, with average swell climbing back to 1.5 m and period to 10.5 s, plus a solid 45% ideal wind frequency. Both months can produce fun, rippable sessions, especially when a late-season low or early autumn depression aligns with a light east wind.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
Summer settles in with a persistent ridge of high pressure over the Azores, suppressing storm activity across the North Atlantic. Swell heights drop to 1.3-1.5 m, periods shorten to 8.7-10.0 s, and the wind rarely swings offshore — ideal wind percentages languish between 30-37%. The dominant swell direction shifts to NW and NNW, which wrap into the bay with less power and often get chopped by the prevailing northerly wind. It's a time for small-wave gear and patience; the rare easterly breeze can salvage a marginal day.
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Conditions at Nazare in February
February: Consistent & Chunky
February mirrors January's energy with an average swell height of 2.4 m and period of 13.0 s. The swell distribution still favours WNW (23.7%) and NW (22.7%), but there is a slight uptick in W swell (5.9%) compared to January. Offshore wind conditions occur 48% of the time, with a similar pattern of easterly winds (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE) keeping the face groomed. The combination of long-period WNW swell and a clean east wind can produce some of the best, most organized waves of the season at Nazare. However, occasional mid-latitude lows can swing the wind bad (SW-WNW), so timing is key.
Average Spot conditions at Nazare in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nazare 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 Nazare for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nazare 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 Nazare.