Conditions at Alvor in February
February: Midwinter Groundswell with Grooming North Winds
February remains firmly in prime surf season, holding a 1.4m (4.5ft) average swell height and a 12.7s period. The distribution is similar to January: WNW 32.3 percent, NW 25.2 percent, and W 11.7 percent, with a notable bump in ESE swell to 4.9 percent as Mediterranean easterlies make their presence known. Direct S/SSW/SW swell is still a minor percentage, but when those directions light up, it is the best possible news for Alvor. Ideal wind is 38 percent, and the offshore quadrant is strong: NNW 21.3 percent, N 4.6 percent, NNE 6.0 percent, and NE 4.6 percent combine to groom the Atlantic lines. Water temperature drops to 15.4°C - the coldest of the year - while air averages 13.7°C with 1.79mm/day of rain. Watch for mid-latitude cyclones tracking further south than January; they pump more SW and SSW swell toward the Algarve and create the kind of hollow, sandbar surf that February at Alvor is known for.
Average Spot conditions at Alvor in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Alvor 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 Alvor for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Alvor 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 Alvor.