Conditions at L'Ideale in February
February: Still Heavy, Slightly Wilder
February mirrors January in many ways: average swell around 3ft (0.9m), average period 5.0s, and 13% ideal wind. The swell rose is again anchored by SW (13.2%) and WSW (11.8%), with a notable S/SSE component at 9.4% each that represents Sirocco-type windswell rather than quality groundswell for L'Ideale. The WSW direction actually holds the largest share of solid surf above 5ft (1.5m), including the month's only tiny slice of 8ft+ (2.5m+) swell. This is a sign that strong mid-winter Atlantic and Mediterranean storm systems can still deliver firing conditions.
Windwise, NNE and NE still dominate at 23% combined, but there are more NW flows than in January - 5.5% NW plus 3.5% WNW - so the odds of a clean, lined-up day improve slightly. Rain is a bit heavier at 2.23mm/day, air temps stay around 9.9°C, and the ocean cools to 13.6°C. February is a solid pick for the best swell-to-crowd trade-off of the winter.
Average Spot conditions at L'Ideale in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at L'Ideale 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 L'Ideale for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at L'Ideale 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 L'Ideale.