Conditions at La Salbaje in February
February: Heavy Water, Same Rhythm
February is nearly a carbon copy of January from a surf perspective: an average 6-7ft (2.0m) of northwest groundswell with a 12.8-second period and ideal wind 31 percent of the time. NW swell leads the pack again at 32.5 percent, with WNW at 20 percent and NNW at 12 percent. The energy distribution stays bottom-heavy, with plenty of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) waves rolling in and the occasional set pushing over head height.
Offshore winds are well represented but a little more split this month. SSW and S both register near 10 percent, while W and WNW winds total close to 20 percent and often follow cold fronts. The sea temperature drops to 12.6°C, making it one of the coldest months in the water, while air temperatures average 10°C with about 3mm of rain per day. Come prepared for raw, powerful and, at times, scary-good winter surf.
Average Spot conditions at La Salbaje in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Salbaje 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 La Salbaje for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Salbaje 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 La Salbaje.