Conditions at Orrua in February
February: Peak Winter Machine
February is January's cold and consistent follow-through. Average swell height remains at 2.1m (6-7ft) with the period still hanging at 12.7s. The NW sector dominates even more at 31%, while WNW adds 26% and NNW contributes another 10%. The wind remains in decent shape, with 41 percent ideal conditions; S and SSW offshore flows total around 24% of the observations. Storms spinning south of Iceland and through the Bay of Biscay keep the groundswell trains marching toward Orrua. Water temperature drops to 12.6°C, air averages 9.7°C and precipitation is 3.18 mm/day. It is cold, raw and thick - but for the surfer chasing quality winter surf, February is money in the bank.
Average Spot conditions at Orrua in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orrua 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 Orrua for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orrua 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 Orrua.