Is February a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?

Yes — February falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).

How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in February?

About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in February?

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in February

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in February: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 19°C, 1.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

19°C

Rain

1.3 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.6 m (9 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.8 m (12 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 19°C in February, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in February

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in February average 2.6 m (9 ft), above the year-round average of 2.0 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.8 m (12 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 Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s surf season

Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season runs October–March. February is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: Yes — February falls in Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in February?: About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in February?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.