Conditions at Carrownisky in February
February: More of the Same, Minus a Little Size
February remains firmly in the best-surf window. The average swell height is 6-7ft (2.0m) and the period is still a powerful 12.7s, so long-period W groundswell continues to roll into the beach. The dominant swell directions are W (20.9%) and WSW (15.6%), with WNW (14.0%) close behind. There is slightly less oversized swell than January, but plenty of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves. Ideal offshore wind is only present 13% of the time - the lowest of the winter alongside January - as SSW, SW, WSW and W winds dominate the wind rose. When those onshore winds blow, Carrownisky can turn into a washing-machine close-out. Cold air masses and strong Atlantic lows often produce intense gales; catching the brief clean NE/ENE/E windows is the key to scoring. Air temperatures average 6.8°C (range -1.5 to 12.4°C), precipitation totals 4.12 mm/day, and water temperature drops to 8.0°C (46°F), the coldest of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Carrownisky in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carrownisky 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 Carrownisky for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carrownisky 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 Carrownisky.