Conditions at Contreiras in February
February: Long Lines and Winter Momentum
February keeps a firm grip on winter surf. Average swell height is 2.5m (8ft), with a 12.6s period, so long-period energy continues to flood the coast. The NW quadrant remains dominant: NNW supplies 20.0 percent, NW 14.4 percent, and WNW 8.1 percent, while N and NNE sources combine for another 11.9 percent. The swell table shows a strong concentration in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) classes, meaning consistent, powerful surf for Contreiras. Winds, however, are still a battle. NE and NNE together dominate over 35 percent of the observations, frequently adding onshore/sideshore chop. The SSW-SW-WSW-W offshore window holds at 17 percent ideal conditions, preserving enough opportunities for glassy morning sessions. With air temperatures of 13.6-20.2°C and water temperature dropping to 17.8°C, a good 4/3 wetsuit is still mandatory. Precipitation is active at 1.28mm/day, but the post-frontal northwest swells often bring cleaner skies and offshore winds as the low pressure moves away.
Average Spot conditions at Contreiras in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Contreiras 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 Contreiras for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Contreiras 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 Contreiras.