Conditions at Essaouira in February
February: Long-Period Groundswell Keeps Momentum
February is essentially a continuation of January's winter swell machine. The average wave height holds at 2.3m (7.5ft) and the average period remains a powerful 12.9 seconds. The swell window is still dominated by NNW (32.8%) and NW (24.1%), while the longer-period, optimally aligned WNW (7.0%) and W (1.3%) contributions add real quality. Ideal offshore wind duration drops slightly to 44 percent, but there are plenty of clean windows between fronts, especially when a high-pressure ridge builds over the Iberian Peninsula and sets up an offshore easterly flow. Water temperature sits at 16.7°C with air temps around 15.8°C, so expect classic Moroccan winter surf with some serious North Atlantic muscle behind it.
Average Spot conditions at Essaouira in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Essaouira 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 Essaouira for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Essaouira 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 Essaouira.