Conditions at Praia Grande in February
February: The Relentless Winter Engine
February matches January almost blow for blow. The average swell is 8.2ft (2.5m) and the period stays long at 12.9 seconds, meaning Praia Grande continues to see powerful groundswell. The dominant directions are again the ideal ones: NW accounts for 20.0 percent, WNW 18.1 percent, NNW 13.0 percent, and W another 4.9 percent. There is almost no south or east swell in the mix, so the west-northwest exposure is fully engaged. The wind distribution shows a fresh and persistent NNW flow at 19.3 percent, with NNE at 9.1 percent and N at 8.7 percent. The ideal offshore wind share is 19 percent, slightly below January, but still well above spring and summer levels. With cold air over a cooling Atlantic, the atmosphere is primed for strong mid-latitude cyclones, and the swell they produce can run for days. Air temperatures average 11.8°C (min 0.5°C, max 20.4°C), rain drops to 1.91 mm/day, and water temperature falls to 14.2°C. February often delivers the most consistent, lineup-style days of the season; if you have a flexible schedule, this is the month to chase.
Average Spot conditions at Praia Grande in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia Grande 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 Grande.