Conditions at Barley Cove in February
February: Same Winter Teeth, Fewer Clean Windows
February looks like January's twin: average swell of 10.5ft (3.2m) and a 12.2s period, with ideal wind only 18 percent of the time. The dominant swell directions remain W and WSW, while the preferred south-quadrant swells from SE, SSE, S and SSW account for only a small fraction of observations. This is the heart of meteorological winter, when deep Atlantic lows roll across Ireland every few days. The wind distribution tells the story: WSW, W and WNW combine for a huge share of the wind, mostly in the 20-40kph range, so the beach is often cross-shore to onshore. Good windows occur when high pressure builds in from the south or west, drawing in NNW and NW flow; at 12.2s, that combination is serious. With water at 9.4°C, air at 8.2°C and 4.31 mm/day of rain, there is no shame in a hooded 5mm. Patience is the key - the big stuff is there, but you need the right window.
Average Spot conditions at Barley Cove in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barley Cove 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 Barley Cove for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barley Cove 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 Barley Cove.