Conditions at Almagreira in February
February: Deep-Winter Power and Uncertainty
February remains in prime winter form. Average swell height is almost 9ft (2.7m), average period is a solid 13.0s, and the NW/NNW/WNW directions dominate 45% of the swell window. There is still plenty of size and the Atlantic low-pressure track stays active, bringing consistent pulses of long-period energy across the open ocean toward Almagreira. The 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) band is particularly well represented, so expect solid, rippable-to-pumping surf whenever the wind plays ball.
Offshore wind is slightly harder to come by than in January - only 26% of the time - and the NNW wind direction is the single most common wind, at 16.5%. The pattern is typical of a Portuguese winter: excellent swell, frustrating wind, but with the right synoptic setup the S/SSW/SW/WSW flow lines up into clean, glassy faces. Water temp drops to 14.0°C, air temps average 12.3°C, and rain is present but less intense than midwinter.
Average Spot conditions at Almagreira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Almagreira 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 Almagreira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Almagreira 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 Almagreira.