Conditions at Praia do Norte in February
February: Sustained North Atlantic Pulse
February holds onto the same winter intensity as January. The average swell height is again 2.4m (8ft), the average period sits at 13.0 seconds, and the North Atlantic storm track remains pointed at Portugal. Swell energy is again weighted heavily toward the west-northwest, with WNW at 23.7% and NW at 22.7%, supported by 9.0% from NNW and 5.9% from W. This creates consistent, powerful, and often heavy surf that can reach well overhead to double overhead on the better sets.
Winds are a little less ideal than January, with 42% of observations falling into the ideal category. NNW is the dominant wind direction at 19.9%, but ESE and E also contribute at 8.6% and 6.9%, respectively. Water temperature drops to 13.8°C and air temperatures remain cool at 12.3°C, so thick rubber is essential. Despite the winter chill, February delivers some of the most dependable big-wave conditions of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Praia do Norte in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia do Norte 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 do Norte for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia do Norte 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 do Norte.