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Conditions at Barra da Tijuca in February
February: Peak Summer Cleanup
February looks similar on paper, with an average swell height of 3ft (0.9m) and a period of 9.9s, but the wind statistics improve slightly: 56% of the time winds are ideal for surfing. The swell mix remains anchored in the SSE (30.6%), S (25.7%) and SE (23.4%) quadrants, and the majority of waves are small to fun-sized. Air temperatures hold at 25.8°C and water temp warms to 22.7°C, making it one of the most comfortable months for long sessions in the water. Precipitation eases a bit to 5.29 mm/day. It's a grovel-and-grind month, but with the right sandbar and a dawn patrol offshore breeze, there are genuinely rippable waves to be found.
Average Spot conditions at Barra da Tijuca in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca.