Conditions at Comporta in February
February: Long-Period Atlantic Groundswells
February remains firmly in prime time. Average wave height is around 6ft (1.9m), and the period is still a hefty 12.9 seconds. WNW swells continue to lead the pack at 33 percent, with NW close behind at 27 percent. The 3-6ft (0.9-1.8m) and 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) size classes fill most of the swell spectrum, so the beach is rarely flat. The wind picture is slightly less reliable than January, with ideal conditions 47 percent of the time; NNW flow is dominant at 18 percent, but the offshore quadrant from NE/ENE/E/ESE still has a strong presence. This is a classic month for big, clean sessions between frontal passages. Water temperature dips to the yearly low at 14.8°C, while air temperatures average 11.2°C.
Average Spot conditions at Comporta in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Comporta 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 Comporta for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Comporta 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 Comporta.