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Conditions at Palmeira in February
February: Same Power, Smaller Windows
February is just as heavy as January, with a 2.3m (7-8ft) average swell and 11.4s period, and the N and N-NNW combo remains the core of the surf: N 17%, NNE 28%, NNW 21%. Most energy sits in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The trade wind problem is even worse, with ideal offshore wind a mere 4% of the time; NE 56% and NNE 30% combine to dominate conditions. The best sessions are dependent on a storm-track pattern that pushes the Azores/Bermuda high south or weakens the pressure gradient, allowing an E/SE flow to clean up the long-period lines. Water temperature is 22.3°C and the average air temp is 21.3°C, with only 0.66 mm/day of rainfall.
Average Spot conditions at Palmeira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmeira 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 Palmeira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmeira 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 Palmeira.