Conditions at Larido in February
February: Winter Keeps Its Grip
February remains deep in the heart of the best surf window. The average wave height eases only slightly to 1.7m (5.6ft) while the period stays strong at 12.7s. Swell from the WNW leads the pack at 29.5%, with NW at 18.9% and W at 17.4%; a solid 30% of all waves measure between 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). The wind distribution closely mirrors January, with the NE quadrant the most common offshore direction - NE at 15.8% and NNE at 10.2% - and ideal conditions 40% of the time. Water temperature drops to its annual minimum at 12.9°C, and rainfall decreases slightly to 3.93mm/day. February usually delivers the most consistent, powerful swells of the year, but the windows between storm fronts are what you watch for, particularly if a high-pressure ridge can hold the winds offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Larido in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Larido 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 Larido for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Larido 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 Larido.