Conditions at Barbate in February
February: Maximum Atlantic Punch
February often delivers the biggest average wave height of the season at 1.5m (4.9ft) and retains serious long-period punch with an 11.2s average period. The WNW/W groundswell signal is still strong, but the best surf for Barbate comes from S/SW groundswell generated by lows in the Gulf of Cádiz; these are rare in the statistics but are the days that earn this spot its reputation. Wind is ideal 37% of the time, with northerly offshore flow often arriving in the wake of cold fronts. That said, the E/ESE Levante is stronger and more frequent than in January, with ESE winds reaching 30-50kph in a significant share of measurements, so conditions can turn quickly from glassy to lumpy. Average water temperature drops to 15.3°C, air sits near 13.7°C, and 2.39 mm/day of rain keeps the landscape green. If you get a February day with a fresh S/SW swell and a light N offshore wind, you are in for the best waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Barbate in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barbate 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 Barbate for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barbate 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 Barbate.