Conditions at Cap Sim in February
February: Winter Power with a Slightly Narrower Window
February is almost identical to January in size: average swell height 7.5ft (2.3m), average period 12.9 seconds. NNW swell leads the way at 33 percent, with NW another 24 percent and a healthy WNW contribution of 7 percent. The west-southwest exposure of Cap Sim favours more west in the mix, and there is a bit more W/WSW/SW energy than in early winter. Ideal wind is down slightly to 48 percent, but the dominant pattern remains offshore NE/ENE winds, with NE at 29 percent and NNE at 18 percent. Wind events from SSW/SW are still relatively common, however, and any onshore flow from those directions will quickly ruin the surface quality.
February weather remains cool, with average air temps of 15.8°C and water temperature cooling slightly to 16.7°C. The Atlantic storm track can be relentless; find the days with light NE offshore flow and long-period W/NW lines and Cap Sim provides excellent, grinding winter surf.
Average Spot conditions at Cap Sim in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cap Sim 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 Cap Sim for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cap Sim 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 Cap Sim.