Conditions at Matosinhos in February
February: Heavy Atlantic Groundswell Continues
February remains deep in winter. Average swell height is 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) and the period is 12.6s, so the Atlantic is still roaring. WNW leads the directional spread at 44% with NW at 21% and W at 16%, and a good percentage of the energy sits in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) band. This is consistent, powerful, often dumping surf. The ideal wind score improves slightly to 48%, with the offshore NE/E quadrant mixing with lighter periods between fronts. Watch for southerly winds pumping ahead of cyclones; when they blow, the beach gets lumpy and hard to read. Water temp dips to 13.2°C, air temps stay cool at 10.8°C, and the average rainfall is 3.16 mm/day. If you find a morning with east wind and a fading 12s+ swell, the sandbanks at Matosinhos can be world class.
Average Spot conditions at Matosinhos in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos.