Conditions at Parede in February
February: Heavy Water, Tight Windows
February remains solidly in the primary surf season, with average swell height around 8ft (2.4m) and period still a strong 12.9s. The wave rose is again dominated by the NW quadrant - NW 21%, WNW 20% and NNW 11% - while favorable SSW/SW/WSW directions total only around 4%. This is the month to be selective: when a S/SW groundswell aligns with the tide, Parede can hold serious, powerful lines; otherwise the NW swell is mostly too north and too raw.
The wind balance is favorable nearly 47% of the time, but the biggest single wind direction is NNW at nearly 22%, so many days will carry a cross-shore/cross-offshore component. Air temperature averages 12.9°C, water dips to 14.4°C, and rainfall is slightly lower at 1.83mm/day. Keep the 4/3 ready and hunt the early-morning offshore windows.
Average Spot conditions at Parede in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Parede 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 Parede for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Parede 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 Parede.