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Conditions at Praia dos Molhes in February
February: Still Warm, Still Windy, but a Slight Shift
February remains in summer mode, with an average height of 4.6ft (1.4m) and an average period of 8.3s. The swell distribution broadens noticeably: E (21.5%), ESE (22.0%), SE (16.7%), SSE (11.7%), and S (7.2%) all contribute, meaning more southern hemi energy is starting to leak in as cold fronts push farther north. Ideal wind frequency improves to 32%, and the WSW-WNW-NW offshore direction now accounts for close to 10% of observations. Still, NE (16.3%) and ENE (13.0%) winds dominate, creating crumbly, cross-onshore conditions on the banks. When a cold front sweeps through and the wind clocks behind to the west, those E/ESE swell trains turn into lined-up, 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) waves. Water temp is 23.8°C and air highs can reach 32.5°C, so it remains a warm, frustrating month with sneaky good windows.
Average Spot conditions at Praia dos Molhes in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia dos Molhes 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 Molhes for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia dos Molhes 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 Molhes.