Is February a good month to surf Aljezur?

February is outside Aljezur's main surf season (April–June, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Aljezur in February?

About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Aljezur in February?

Air temperature averages 11°C, with about 1.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Aljezur in February

Surfing Aljezur in February: outside the main surf season, air around 11°C, sea around 15°C, 1.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

11°C

Sea temperature

15°C

Rain

1.7 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.6 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.8 m (13 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 15°C in February, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Aljezur in February

Offshore of Aljezur, waves in February average 2.6 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.8 m (13 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

February in the context of Aljezur's surf season

Aljezur's main surf season runs April–June, September–November. February is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good month to surf Aljezur?: February is outside Aljezur's main surf season (April–June, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Aljezur in February?: About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Aljezur in February?: Air temperature averages 11°C, with about 1.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.