Conditions at Praia das Macas in February
February: Consistent Atlantic Power
February remains deep in peak surf season. Average swell height is 2.5m (8.2ft) with a period of 12.9s, and the swell direction distribution is heavily loaded in the NW (20.0%), WNW (18.1%) and NNW (13.0%) quadrants, with a solid dose of W (4.9%). This creates a very consistent supply of powerful, long-period waves hitting the north-west-facing beach. The combination of size and period is ideal for serious groundswell, though the largest days can easily exceed 2.5m (8ft).
Ideal wind remains a precious commodity at 18%, with the best chances coming from WSW (4.5%), SW (4.6%) and SSW (4.3%). The dominant wind is once again NNW (19.3%), often blowing 20-40kph, which puts a bumpy, onshore texture on the waves. Water temperature dips to 14.2°C, air averages 11.8°C (0.5-20.4°C) and rainfall remains significant at 1.91mm/day. February is a month for picking the quieter weather windows and surf the breaks with a strong paddle.
Average Spot conditions at Praia das Macas in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia das Macas 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 das Macas for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia das Macas 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 das Macas.