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Parede - surf spot statistics
Parede seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Atlantic winter machine fires up and Parede sees its most consistent swell activity. While the dominant swell direction comes from the NW, the occasional low-pressure systems tracking further south push groundswell from the SW and WSW, which are the golden angles for this SSW-facing beach. During these months, average swell heights range from 2.2m to 2.5m with long periods averaging 12-13 seconds, meaning powerful lines when the direction aligns. The wind is offshore (N to NE) roughly 45-48% of the time, offering plenty of windows for clean conditions. November stands out as the month with the highest percentage of optimal SW swell, making it a prime time to score.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
As the seasons transition, the swell energy begins to drop off or ramp up. April sees average heights around 1.9m with a period of 11.1s, but the NW component still dominates. However, there is a slight increase in SW-directed swell compared to summer, and the wind remains offshore over 40% of the time. September marks the return of longer-period groundswell (10.5s) and an uptick in ideal wind (48%). The SW/WSW swell percentage is modest but can deliver fun, ripable waves when a low-pressure system dips into the eastern Atlantic.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
The summer months are characterized by smaller, shorter-period swell averaging 1.3-1.6m and periods under 10 seconds. The swell direction is overwhelmingly from the NW and NNW, offering very little direct energy for Parede's SSW orientation. Waves from the SW/WSW are extremely rare, often less than 1-2% of the time. While the wind is frequently offshore (especially in the mornings), the lack of quality swell means the spot often remains flat or small and weak. For surfers willing to hunt, occasional pulses from distant tropical storms or early season hurricanes can bring a rare SW swell, but consistency is low.
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Conditions at Parede in February
February: Cold Water, Hot Prospects
February's swell stats mirror January closely: average 2.4m at 12.9s, with the NW quadrant (NW + WNW + NNW) dominating over 42% of the time. Optimal SW/WSW swell accounts for only about 3.7% of the total, but there's a slight uptick in WSW (2.2%) compared to January. The wind remains favorable 47% of the time, with strong N and NNE flows (15.6% and 7.9% respectively). Expect occasional windows of overhead, powerful surf when the jet stream aligns and sends a solid SW groundswell. It's worth watching the synoptic charts – a low-pressure system parked near the Azores can rotate in that perfect swell angle for Parede.
Average Spot conditions at Parede in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Parede 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 Parede for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Parede 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 Parede.