Conditions at Paul do Mar in February
February: Deep Winter Grit
February is nearly as potent as January, with average swell heights of 2.5m (8ft) and periods of 12.6s. The direction distribution is again dominated by NNW (20%) and NW (14.4%), with meaningful WNW (8.1%) and N (6%) contributions. It is a stormy month on the North Atlantic, and the swell under-forecasts the power at the better west-facing reefs. The main issue remains the mismatch between a southwest-facing coastline and a predominantly northwest-wind sea. When the wind is good - the NNE/NE quadrant blows offshore 43% of the time - the wave faces can be groomed and hollow; when it swings onshore, Paul do Mar turns into a blown-out shorebreak.
Air temperatures drift down to a 16.9°C average (13.8-20.4°C), water temp drops to 18.0°C, and rainfall sits at 1.20mm/day. It is still premium winter surf, but you will need to pick your windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Paul do Mar in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paul do Mar 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 Paul do Mar for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paul do Mar 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 Paul do Mar.