Conditions at Suicidios in February
February: Cold, Stormy, and Powerful
February remains locked in the winter pattern. The average swell height is still 2.2m (7ft), with an average period of 12.5s - long and powerful. NNW swell is again the dominant source (33.9%), followed by NW (19.0%), with a slightly stronger N component (7.8%). Waves in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range make up the majority, and this north-northwest exposure ensures a steep take-off when the sets line up.
Winds are the usual story: NNE (25.1%) and NE (21.9%) dominate, creating crumbly or cross-onshore conditions. The ideal offshore wind percentage drops to 12%, meaning you need to pick your windows carefully. Cold fronts and low pressures crossing the North Atlantic bring frequent rain (0.53 mm/day) and fresh air temps averaging 17.4°C. Water temp is 18.3°C. These are the days when Suicidios can be a freight-train wave - if you can find one of the 12% of clean wind windows.
Average Spot conditions at Suicidios in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Suicidios 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 Suicidios for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Suicidios 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 Suicidios.