Conditions at Lagoa de Albufeira in February
February: Still Deep in the Winter Groove
February offers almost as much raw material as January. The average swell remains at 1.9m (6ft) and the average period is a solid 12.9s, so Lagoa de Albufeira continues to see powerful, well-organized lines. The dominant directions are again perfect: WNW 32.7%, NW 27.0% and W 10.1%, with another 3.3% from the WSW. The bulk of the wave heights cluster between 1-2.5m (3-8ft), and the long period ensures the sandbar and beachbreak sections have real push.
The catch is a drop in ideal wind frequency to 25%. NNW flow is the most common wind direction at 20.8%, and when it blows hard it can put a cross-shore bump on what would otherwise be an excellent swell. Still, NNE/NE/ENE/E flow is well represented, and the offshore E/SE window remains active enough to deliver clean days. With air temperatures around 12.9°C (min 3.6°C, max 19.1°C), 1.83 mm/day of rain and water temperature at 14.5°C, this is full-on winter surfing: cold, green, powerful and very rewarding when the wind cooperates.
Average Spot conditions at Lagoa de Albufeira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lagoa de Albufeira 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 Lagoa de Albufeira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lagoa de Albufeira 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 Lagoa de Albufeira.