Conditions at Biarritz in February
February: Cold, Powerful and Consistent
February remains peak winter: average swell 6ft (1.8m) at 12.9 seconds, with WNW (41.2 percent) and NW (33.5 percent) combining for around 75 percent of all wave energy. NNW adds another 5.1 percent. The 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) category is again the dominant building block, and the long periods mean heavy, organized lines on the beaches and reefs.
The wind is ideal 44 percent of the time, driven largely by S (9.2 percent), SSW (7.3 percent) and W (10.8 percent). However, WNW/NW/NNW winds also creep up compared to January, so timing the fronts becomes necessary. Offshore south flow makes the difference between a clean 6ft day and a messy, onshore storm-surf day. With water temps at 12.1°C - the coldest of the year - and air averaging 7.3°C, February rewards the committed.
Average Spot conditions at Biarritz in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Biarritz 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 Biarritz for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Biarritz 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 Biarritz.