Conditions at Costa da Caparica in February
February: Still Big, Still Clean, with Winter at Full Throttle
February delivers average wave heights of 1.9m (6ft) and 12.9-second periods, keeping Costa da Caparica deep in winter mode. The swell distribution remains very Atlantic: WNW accounts for 33%, NW for 27%, and W for 10%, with WSW adding another 3%. This month actually sees a small uptick in W/WNW compared to January, which helps the beach handle the swell more directly. Favorable wind windows remain high at 44%, with the NE/ENE/E quadrant providing consistent offshore morning sessions. The tradeoff is an active north/northwest wind sector - NNW reaches 21% - so timing is everything. On the right day, the combination of 12-14s W/NW groundswell and light offshore E/NE flow will produce some of the biggest, cleanest waves of the season. Expect cool air around 12.9°C and water at 14.4°C, with precipitation easing slightly to 1.83 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Costa da Caparica in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Costa da Caparica 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 Costa da Caparica for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Costa da Caparica 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 Costa da Caparica.