Conditions at Meia Praia in February
February: Long-Period Power and Cold Offshore Flow
February mirrors January in many ways: average swell height around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), average period 12.7s, and ideal wind 33% of the time. WNW swell remains the dominant source at 32%, with NW at 25% and W at 12%. The rise of ESE/SE swell (8%) reflects occasional Mediterranean/Levante pulses, but these tend to be shorter-period, weaker and less organized than Atlantic groundswell.
The offshore wind story stays positive: NNW (24%), NW (9%) and WNW (6%) combine for frequent clean-glass windows, while E/ESE winds often create cross-shore texture. Water temp drops to 15.4°C, air temps average 13.7°C, and precipitation is 1.79mm/day. With long-period swells in the 10-14s band, February can deliver some of the heaviest, most powerful Meia Praia waves of the year - if you can handle the cold.
Average Spot conditions at Meia Praia in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meia Praia 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 Meia Praia for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meia Praia 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 Meia Praia.