Conditions at Les Cavaliers in February
February: Consistency, Power, and Cold Water
February mirrors January with an average 1.8m (6ft) of swell and a 12.9-second period. WNW (41.2%) and NW (33.5%) remain the dominant swell directions, and there is a marked peak in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) and 2-2.5m (6-8ft) bands. This is prime midwinter groundswell for the west-facing coast. Offshore winds from the E/ESE/SE/SSE sector are ideal 44% of the time, often set up by a cold continental high moving into place after the passage of an Atlantic storm. Air temps average 7.3°C, with water at 12.2°C - the coldest of the year, so a solid winter suit and hood are non-negotiable. The main threat is a W-NW fetch wind on the backside of passing lows, which can turn the lineup into a windblown mess. Choose the mornings after cold fronts push through, when the wind goes offshore and the swell is still pulsing.
Average Spot conditions at Les Cavaliers in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Cavaliers 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 Les Cavaliers for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Cavaliers 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 Les Cavaliers.