Conditions at Esposende in February
February: Still Roaring
February is almost a carbon copy of January: average swell height 2.6m (8.5ft), average period 12.6s, and a solid WNW/NW swell mix. WNW waves make up 18.8% of the spectrum and NW another 16.3%, while NNW (8.7%) and W (6.8%) add plenty of heavy, organised lines. This is still deep-winter surf at Esposende, with many days pushing into the 2m-plus range.
The main difference is wind. The ideal wind percentage drops slightly to 47%, as NNW flow strengthens to 14.9% and NNE/E winds become more common. Still, there are frequent clean windows when the wind slips into the east/southeast quadrant, especially during high-pressure ridging after Atlantic lows. Water temperature drops to 13.0°C and air temps average 10.1°C, so keep the hood and gloves handy. February is a month for experienced surfers who want heavy, long-period waves on a wild Atlantic coast.
Average Spot conditions at Esposende in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Esposende 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 Esposende for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Esposende 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 Esposende.