Conditions at Orio in February
February: Same Juice, Colder Water
February is nearly identical to January in raw wave energy, with an average swell height of 7ft (2.1m) and a 12.7s average period. The NW direction supplies 31 percent of the swell, WNW another 26 percent, and NNW nearly 10 percent - together making up over two-thirds of the wave spectrum. This consistency is tied to an active North Atlantic storm track and often a positive NAO phase that aims lows right at the Bay of Biscay. Southerly winds remain frequent, with 15 percent from S and 9 percent from SSW, keeping the ideal wind percentage around 40 percent. Rain is common at 3.1 mm/day, and it often precedes cleaner west-northwest groundswell. Water temperature is the coldest of the year at 12.6°C and air averages 9.0°C, so a thick winter wetsuit is mandatory. If you time the wind right, February will hand you Orio at full throttle.
Average Spot conditions at Orio in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orio 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 Orio for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orio 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 Orio.