Conditions at Praia da Barra in February
February: Cold, Consistent and Punchy
February is January's little brother, but only by a fraction. Averages stay around 8ft (2.5m) with a 12.8s period, and ideal offshore wind still blows 45 percent of the time. The swell mix is again led by WNW and NW, with a slightly stronger NNW component than January and a healthy dose of W swell. These long-period waves wrap into the west-facing sandbars with plenty of power, producing punchy barrels when the sandbanks are good. E/ENE and NE winds often dominate the mornings, but beware of the occasional SW/WSW blow that can turn the surface to chop. Water temp is 13.5°C, air temp averages 10.7°C, so bring the hood and booties.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Barra in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Barra 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 Praia da Barra for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Barra 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 Praia da Barra.