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Praia dos Ingleses - surf spot statistics
Praia dos Ingleses seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
This is prime time at Praia dos Ingleses. The North Atlantic pumps out consistent, long-period W and NW groundswells that march into the beach with authority. Average swell heights range from 1.4m to 1.8m, with periods often exceeding 12 seconds, providing powerful, rippable waves. The NAO typically settles into a negative or neutral phase, steering storm tracks right at Portugal. Offshore wind blows from the N to W quadrant around 44-48% of the time, creating clean, groomed faces. This is when you can score classic, hollow peaks.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
Transitional months offer a mixed bag. In April, the winter swells begin to fade, averaging 1.3m with a period of 10.9s, while September sees the early season build with 1.1m and 10.4s. Wind consistency drops to 37-42%, but the lighter trade wind regime means more glassy mornings. High pressure ridges often bring sunny skies and light variable winds, making for clean but smaller surf. Good for a longboard or a fun shortboard session when the swell aligns.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
Summer settles in with a persistent deep Azores High dominating the weather pattern. Swell energy drops dramatically to 0.9-1.1m on average, with shorter periods of 8.8-9.9s. The swell direction swings more NW, producing weaker, less consistent waves. Ideal offshore wind is present only 33-36% of the time, and the prevailing northerly winds (NNW/N) often create bumpy, onshore conditions. While you'll find the occasional fun-sized day, expect groveling conditions and smaller, weaker surf. Best for beginners or taking a break.
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Conditions at Praia dos Ingleses in February
February: Winter's Grip Holds
February mirrors January with an average swell height of 1.7m and a period of 12.6s. Swell direction remains dominated by WNW (43.7%) and W (15.9%), with a notable increase in NW (21.1%) compared to January. Ideal wind frequency stays at 48%, with offshore directions like NNW (9.4%) and N (10.1%) helping keep the surface clean. While WNW swell is the most common, the best quality comes from the W (15.9%) and WSW (2.6%) components, which hit the beach more directly. Wave heights in the 1.5-2.5m range are abundant, but be cautious of onshore S/SSW winds (12.6% total) that can turn it messy. Persistent low pressure systems in the North Atlantic keep the energy high – a solid month for experienced surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Praia dos Ingleses in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia dos Ingleses 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 Praia dos Ingleses for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia dos Ingleses 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 Praia dos Ingleses.