Conditions at Oyambre in February
February: Consistent Heavyweights From the North-West
February holds the same winter intensity as January. Average swell height stays at 2.0m (6-7ft), period at 12.6s, and the energy continues to pour down from the NW quadrant: 35.3% from the NW, 17.1% from the WNW and 15.8% from the NNW. The main difference is the wind - ideal offshore flow drops slightly to 39% while west and west-north-west winds (9.6% and 13.1%) become more common as stronger frontal systems cross the region.
The extra westerly wind is the thing to watch at Oyambre because it can turn clean NW groundswell into lumpy, onshore surf. Pick off the windows between systems, when a south or south-west wind blows off the land. Water temperature is at its lowest of the year (12.8°C), air temperature averages 10.0°C, and precipitation runs 3.06 mm/day. The reward for the cold and the wait is still some of the best surf of the winter.
Average Spot conditions at Oyambre in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oyambre 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 Oyambre for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oyambre 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 Oyambre.