Conditions at Dunmoran Strand in February
February: Late-Winter Groundswell
February runs a close second to January. The average swell height is still a solid 8-9ft (2.4-2.7m) and the average period remains at 12.4s, meaning there is no shortage of raw Atlantic power. Dominant swell directions are WNW (13.9%), W (12.9%), NW (6.4%) and NNW (5.8%), with WSW (7.2%) making sure the south-western corner of the fetch stays active. The north-northeast-facing sandbars will pick up the NW/NNW lines most directly, while the W/WNW swells flex around the flanks and produce hefty sets. Ideal offshore winds from SSE/S/SSW/SW blow 25% of the time, so expect plenty of stormy, cross-shore days between the clean windows. The water is at its coldest, dropping to 8.7°C, and precipitation remains high. When a transient ridge of high pressure settles briefly over Ireland, February can deliver crisp air, glassy faces and hard, pitching right-handers.
Average Spot conditions at Dunmoran Strand in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dunmoran Strand 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 Dunmoran Strand for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dunmoran Strand 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 Dunmoran Strand.