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Conditions at Ciruelo in February
February: Longer Periods, Windier Trade Swell
February begins to take winter groundswell more seriously. Average swell height stays at 1.1m (3.6ft), but the average period climbs to 10.5s, adding more push and power to Ciruelo's sandbars. The spread of directions still includes a lot of northern energy - N/NNE/NNW totals about 49% - while the optimal SSW/SW/WSW window grows to roughly 32%. The SSW swell lines are the ones to watch; they wrap onto the SSE-facing beach with more structure than the short-period north pulses.
Wind is the challenge. Offshore directions N, NNE and NNW make up over 90% of the wind rose, yet the ideal surfing wind drops to 51%. That is because the trade wind is stronger in February - frequent 20-40kph gusts from the north can put a serious chop on the face even if the direction is offshore. When the wind eases, especially around sunrise, Ciruelo offers clean, rippable 3-4ft (1m) waves. The dry season is at its peak with only 0.55mm/day of rain, and the water temperature cools slightly to 26.4°C. Overall, February is a dress-for-conditions month: good energy, but you need to pick the windows.
Average Spot conditions at Ciruelo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ciruelo 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 Ciruelo.