Conditions at Zarautz in February
February: The North Atlantic Roars
February sits at the statistical peak of the Zarautz year alongside January. The average swell height holds at 7ft (2.1m) and the average period stays at a powerful 12.7s, with 31.2% of all swell arriving from the NW and another 25.8% from the WNW. The energy is remarkably well distributed through the 1-2.5m (3-8ft) range, and the over-2.5m (8ft+) category is still present, so expect serious, thumping groundswell whenever a deep low tracks across the Bay of Biscay.
Wind is once again favourable for this exposed beach. Although the S/SSW offshore flow is slightly less dominant than in January, it still accounts for a combined 23.8% of observations, and the ideal-window percentage sits at 40%. Air temperatures are near the annual minimum at 9.0°C, with water at 12.6°C, so cold, glassy mornings with offshores are the prize between winter storms. This is proper charging season at Zarautz, not a month for the faint of heart.
Average Spot conditions at Zarautz in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zarautz 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 Zarautz for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zarautz 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 Zarautz.