Conditions at Panton in February
February: Peak Power and Consistency
February continues the high-output winter pattern, with average swell still measuring 3.2m (10.5ft) and period holding at 12.7s. WNW, NW and NNW swells combine for over 24% of all observations, meaning Panton is almost never without a rideable, long-period pulse on the forecast. The dominant heights are again in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) class, with a healthy supply of heavier oversized waves during active NAO-negative? Actually positive phases bring the deepest storm tracks into the eastern Atlantic. The wind distribution shows a classic pre-frontal SSW/SW flow - ideal conditions 26% of the time - followed by post-frontal ENE blows. With water at 13.0°C and cold, rain-laden fronts rolling through, February is serious surf territory: big, powerful and demanding.
Average Spot conditions at Panton in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panton 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 Panton for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panton 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 Panton.