Conditions at Nazare in February
February: Winter Still Flexing
February is essentially a twin of January. Average height is still 8ft (2.4m), the average wave period remains long at 13.0 seconds, and ideal offshore winds blow 46 percent of the time. The swell distribution is again anchored by WNW (23.7 percent) and NW (22.7 percent), with NNW (9.0 percent) and W (5.9 percent) filling in. Larger storm swells over 8ft (2.4m) are common in the WNW and NW sectors, so Nazare's outer reef can be firing. The wind rose still shows a strong NNW component at nearly 20 percent, but the eastern quadrants deliver enough offshore days to keep wave quality high. Water temperature has dropped to 13.8°C and air temps are cold at 12.3°C average, so expect crisp, powerful conditions. February is right there with January as one of the most reliable months for XXL sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Nazare in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nazare 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 Nazare for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nazare 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 Nazare.