Conditions at Il Porto in February
February: Frigid Water, Clean Northeasterlies and S/SW Swell
February mirrors January in many ways: average swell height of 0.9m (3ft), average period of 5.0s, and the same familiar S/SW/WSW swell dominance. SW (13.2%) and WSW (11.8%) are joined by healthy contributions from SSE (9.4%) and S (9.4%), while SSW adds another 8.8%. Swell heights still reach into the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) band across those favored directions, so a decent fetch can deliver some of the largest waves of the year at this exposed section.
February's hidden gem is the wind. NNE and NE winds combine for 23% of the total distribution, and when they blow in the 20-40kph range they make Il Porto look like a completely different spot. The ideal wind percentage stays at 13%, meaning roughly one day in eight has genuinely favorable offshore conditions. The main enemy is winter rain and unstable showery flow, with precipitation averaging 2.23 mm/day. At 13.6°C, this is the coldest water of the year, and air temperatures hover near 9.9°C. February is a 'suit up and earn it' month, but the reward is grindy, punchy beach break waves that make the paddle worthwhile.
Average Spot conditions at Il Porto in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Il Porto 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 Il Porto for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Il Porto 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 Il Porto.