Conditions at Louro in February
February: Consistent Ground Swell and Cold-Water Sessions
February remains firmly in prime winter form. The average swell is 5-6ft (1.7m) with a 12.7s period, and W/WNW/NW swells still dominate the water. The optimal S-SSW-SW-WSW window is a bit smaller than January at around 9.8%, but any WSW pulse will be met by a healthy north-northeasterly breeze. Offshore N to ENE winds are present 41% of the time, with NE (15.8%) and NNE (10.2%) leading the charge. The danger comes from S/SSW/SW/WSW winds, which together push past 32% and can turn the takeoff zone into a ropy, blown-out mess. At 12.9°C the ocean is at its coldest, and with air temps around 11.3°C and 3.93 mm/day of rain, keep the hood on and watch the barometer for the next frontal system.
Average Spot conditions at Louro in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Louro 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 Louro for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Louro 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 Louro.