Conditions at La Sud in February
February: Winter's Relentless Pulse
February remains locked into the prime winter pattern. Averages hold at 6ft (1.8m) with a 12.9-second period, and the swell direction is overwhelmingly WNW (41.2%) and NW (33.5%). Wind conditions mirror January, with ideal offshore winds from the east blowing 37% of the time. The W and WNW wind directions are the typical quality killers, together holding around 17% of the wind distribution, often arriving with low-pressure systems tracking too close to the coast. The water cools slightly to 12.0°C, air temperatures average 7.3°C, and precipitation eases a touch to 3.0mm per day. February delivers recurring heavy, long-period NW swell to La Sud - expect grinding winter lines whenever the easterly wind gets a chance to groom them.
Average Spot conditions at La Sud in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Sud 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 La Sud for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Sud 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 La Sud.