Conditions at Foz in February
February: Deep Water Groundswell and Shifting Fronts
February maintains the winter pulse, holding average swell heights at 1.7m (5.5ft) and periods at 12.5s. The NW quadrant pumps out 33% of the swell and NNW adds another 21%, while WNW chips in 15%; the total within Foz's preferred swell window is around 70%. This is proper groundswell, with plenty of sets in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) category when the lows stack up across the Atlantic. The wind distribution is winter-like: SSW (18%), SW (15%) and WSW (9%) dominate, and the offshore quadrant totals around 45%. That said, ENE winds peak at 15%, reminding us that high pressure can still park over the Bay of Biscay and set up a lumpy cross-shore breeze. Water temp drops to 13.1°C, air averages 7.2°C and precipitation sits at 2.9mm/day. February is cold, powerful and dependable - exactly what you want from an Atlantic winter.
Average Spot conditions at Foz in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Foz 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 Foz for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Foz 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 Foz.