Conditions at Sao Pedro de Moel in February
February: Consistent Winter Gold
February is very similar to January, with the average swell still at 2.4m (8ft) and periods at 13.0s. The Northwest Atlantic keeps pumping, and the swell direction table shows WNW (23.7%) and NW (22.7%) as the lead players, with NNW (9.0%) and W (5.9%) also contributing. The height distribution clusters in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) band, so there is plenty of push.
Ideal wind is 32% of the time. The offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE wind group totals about 23.7%, but this month sees a stronger NNW presence (17.7%), including a notable 5.5% of winds in the 20-30kph range. That creates a classic winter paradox: great swell, but often bumpy onshore conditions. The key is to pick the days when the wind flips offshore - usually after a cold front passes and high pressure builds. Then the WNW / NW swell lines up perfectly. Water temp is 13.8°C (57°F) and precipitation averages 2.64 mm/day. February is still top-tier surf season.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Pedro de Moel in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Pedro de Moel 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 Sao Pedro de Moel for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Pedro de Moel 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 Sao Pedro de Moel.