Conditions at Porto Batel in February
February: Sustained Winter Gold
February keeps the winter momentum going with an average swell height of 9ft (2.7m) and a long-period average of 13.0s. The wave rose remains heavily focused on the NW quadrant: NW at 17.3%, WNW at 15.8% and NNW at 11.9%, with W at 4.3% and WSW at 1.8% providing more directly aligned energy. Ideal wind is 42%, and the strong NNW flow - 18.9% of all wind - helps groom the swell, although it can pick up enough to add texture on the bigger days. Water temperature drops slightly to 14.0°C, while air sits near 12.3°C. February is a serious, dependable month for powerful surf, with plenty of head-high-to-overhead-plus waves rolling in from the stormy North Atlantic.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Batel in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel.