Conditions at El Frontan in February
February: Heavy NNW Groundswell Meets a Fickle Wind
February keeps the winter momentum going with an average swell of around 5ft (1.6m) and a 12.0s period. The good directions are again dominant - NNW 38.5%, NNE 18.1%, N 17.6% and NW 12.8% - so whenever the wind allows, there is serious, powerful surf wrapping into the bay. The distribution is skewed toward 3-8ft (1-2.5m) surf, with some bigger sets sneaking through on the best aligned NNW pulses.
However, the ideal wind percentage drops to 17% as the pressure gradient tightens and NE winds balloon to 29.5%, with NNE adding another 18.7%. Both put onshore and cross-shore texture on the swell. Temperatures remain similar, with air at 17.5°C and water at 18.9°C, while precipitation stays at 0.69mm/day. Patience is key: the winter swells are there, but you need the southerly quadrant to blow to unlock the true quality.
Average Spot conditions at El Frontan in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Frontan 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 El Frontan for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Frontan 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 El Frontan.