Conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in February
February: The Winter Engine Grinds On
February doesn't let up. The average swell remains a solid 10.5ft (3.2m) and the period stays at a juicy 12.7s, meaning long-period NW energy is still hammering the coast with regularity. WNW and NW swells account for nearly 20% of all observations, and with a healthy 6.7% share of NNW swell, Frouxeira is constantly seeing waves in the 6-10ft (1.8-3m) range. The winter wind pattern continues to deliver southerly offshores on 31% of days; S, SSW, SW and WSW winds combined are over 37% of the wind rose, so there are plenty of clean sessions between the showers. With air temps hovering at 8.9°C and water temps at 13.0°C, it's cold but very much alive. This is a month for the winter quiver and a good hood.
Average Spot conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira.