Conditions at Doughmore in February
February: Still Deep Winter, Slightly Fewer Bullets
February keeps Doughmore in the firing line with average swell heights around 8ft (2.4m) and an average period of 12.7s. The directional distribution is nearly as good as January: W (25%), WSW (15%) and WNW (11%) combine for a solid 55% of the total spectrum, with a good chunk of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) groundswell in the water.
Similar to January, winds are the limiting factor. SW-W-WSW flow appears 37% of the time, putting the surface in rough, cross/onshore conditions. Ideal offshore winds from NE-ESE sit at only 21%, so the window is small but the quality is immense. With water temperature down to 8.5°C and air averaging 6.7°C, booties and hoods are non-negotiable. Keep an eye on the post-frontal high pressure - that's when Doughmore turns on.
Average Spot conditions at Doughmore in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Doughmore 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 Doughmore for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Doughmore 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 Doughmore.