Conditions at Faja da Areia in February
February: Second Gear Winter
February keeps Faja da Areia in the thick of the prime season. Swell averages 8ft (2.5m) with a 12.6s period, and the surf is once again powered by a familiar NW and NNW pulse, with NNW contributing 20% and NW another 14.4%. The window for clean offshore wind is still good at 32%, though not quite as generous as January. Northeasterly winds are the workhorse of the local breeze; when they relax, the ocean turns into lined-up, grinding peaks.
There is a bit more variety in the swell mix this month, with WNW and N sources adding size and keeping the beach from going flat. Water temperature drops to 17.8°C and air temperatures sit near 16.6°C with 1.28 mm/day of rain. February is very capable of serving up powerful low-pressure systems that send long-period swell straight into the Portuguese coast.
Average Spot conditions at Faja da Areia in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia.