Conditions at Foz do Arelho in February
February: Same Depth, Sharper Edges
February barely lets up. Average swell height holds near 9ft (2.7m) with a long 13.0s period, and the NW, WNW and NNW directions continue to dominate the sea state. Cold fronts sweep across the Atlantic in rapid succession, keeping Foz do Arelho well supplied with powerful groundswell. The wind rose still features a strong N to NNW component, but ideal offshore wind holds at 27 percent, meaning enough clean windows if you are flexible. Water temperature drops to 14.0C, air averages 12.3C, and precipitation drops to 2.11 mm/day, often leaving behind high-pressure post-frontal days with light E to S winds. These are the days to hunt glassy, grinding waves on the sandbars. The main risk is an active storm track keeping the winds honking from the N and NW, which blows the beach out despite generous swell.
Average Spot conditions at Foz do Arelho in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Foz do Arelho 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 Foz do Arelho for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Foz do Arelho 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 Foz do Arelho.