Conditions at Guethary in February
February: Same Power, Slightly Cooler Glass
February keeps the winter engine running. Average wave height stays at 6ft (1.8m), with the average period still well up at 12.9s. The direction data is almost identical to January: WNW 41.2%, NW 33.5%, NNW 5.1% and W 1.8% - a relentless supply of long-period North Atlantic groundswell. The bulk of the energy sits in the 3-8ft (1-2.5m) range, so there is rarely a flat day at the main peak.
Ideal wind dips slightly to 44%, but the SSW, SW and WSW sectors still provide plenty of offshore flow to keep the bay working. Sea temperature falls to its yearly minimum of 12.1°C, air temp averages 9.0°C and precipitation drops a bit to 3.11mm/day. The typical set-up involves winter lows moving through the Bay of Biscay; after each cold front passes, a high-pressure ridge brings a day or two of offshore southerly winds and those flawless overhead sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Guethary in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Guethary 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 Guethary for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Guethary 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 Guethary.