Conditions at Praia de Monte Gordo in February
February: Southeast Groundswell Builds
February continues winter's rhythm with an average swell of 0.8m (2.6ft) and an average period of 7.8s. The standout change is the increase in SE swell: the SE direction accounts for 12.1% of all wave energy (second only to W at 16.9% and WSW at 16.6%), and importantly, a good chunk of that SE energy arrives at 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) and 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) with some 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) pulses. This is gold for Monte Gordo because a south-facing beach turns SE swell into organized, arched waves. SSW/S swell is present too, 3.6% and 3.0%, respectively, but less frequent.
On the wind side, NNW continues to rule with 25.7%, backed by NW at 9.8%, and ideal surfing wind registers 43% - one of the cleanest months of the year. Rain is still active at 1.74mm/day, air temps average 13.4°C, and the water has been cooled to 15.0°C. As long as you pick the many offshore wind windows, Monte Gordo can offer surprisingly rippable waves for a south coast beach.
Average Spot conditions at Praia de Monte Gordo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia de Monte Gordo 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 de Monte Gordo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia de Monte Gordo 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 de Monte Gordo.