Conditions at Fonte da Telha in February
February: Still Firing
February is nearly as consistent as January. The average swell height is still a meaty 1.9m (6ft) and the average period is 12.9s, so the Atlantic remains in full winter mode. Once again WNW (32.7%) and NW (27.0%) swells dominate the background, while pure W pushes 10.1% and WSW adds 3.3%. Those westerly components are what really open up Fonte da Telha and produce the cleanest, most structured waves. The ideal offshore wind percentage slips only slightly to 30%, with strong periods of NNE and NE flow accompanying post-frontal high pressure. Watch for low-pressure systems approaching from the southwest - they can drag in onshore S/SW wind, but the trailing northwesterly swell and clearing skies usually reset the surf perfectly. Water temperature drops to 14.5°C and rain is still common at 1.83 mm/day, so a solid wetsuit and a flexible schedule are essential.
Average Spot conditions at Fonte da Telha in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha.