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Conditions at Cardoso in February
February: More of the Same, with a Hint of South
The South Atlantic High keeps the trade-wind machine running, but there is a subtle increase in S-directed swell as early autumn fronts begin reaching lower latitudes. Average height is again 5ft (1.5m), period 8.5s, and the E/ENE/ESE block still makes up roughly 55% of the total. The S/SSW quadrant grows to around 8%, with the S component alone producing 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) waves. Offshore NNE/NE winds blow over 40% of the time and the ideal-window percentage climbs to 34% - the highest of the summer months. With air temps at 25.1°C, precipitation at 5.29mm/day, and water at 24°C, February is still a warm-water grovel; but the early S pulses are a taste of what's coming.
Average Spot conditions at Cardoso in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cardoso 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 Cardoso for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cardoso 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 Cardoso.