Conditions at Sao Torpes in February
February: Cold-Water Swell Machine
February is almost as consistent as January, with average swell 2.3m (around 7-8ft) and a 13.0s period. The distribution shows NW (23.8%), WNW (22.2%), W (5.8%) and NNW (8.5%) leading the way, and the largest chunk of waves landing in the 1.5-2.5m range. This is classic heavy Atlantic groundswell: powerful, well-spaced lines with occasional extra-large days when totals nudge past 2.5m.
The wind picture is slightly more fickle, with ideal conditions 42% of the time. NNW winds are the most frequent (18.6%), but NE, ENE and E winds together contribute a healthy offshore component. Water temperature drops to its annual minimum around 14.8°C, while air temperatures average 11.6°C and daily rainfall is 1.67mm. If you score a February day with offshore easterlies, you are likely looking at some of the best waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Torpes in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Torpes 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 Torpes for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Torpes 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 Torpes.