Conditions at Bude in February
February: Last Gasp of Winter Fury
February keeps the winter hammer down. Average swell remains around 6-7ft (2.1m) with a 11.2-second period, and the compass rose is dominated by W (26.5%) and WSW (21.4%) groundswell. There is a strong spread of 1.5-2.5m waves, so Bude stays consistent and powerful throughout the month. Winds are still the limiting factor: ideal offshore conditions blow only 26% of the time, while the prevailing SW/WSW flow often creates stormy, onshore surf. That said, February can also deliver cold, glassy easterlies when a Scandinavian high locks in - exactly the offshore ENE-E-ESE-SE direction that makes Bude work so well. Water temperature drops to 8.7°C, air average is 6.3°C, and precipitation eases slightly to 3.19mm/day. For the well-winterized surfer, this is one of the most reliable months for genuine North Atlantic power.
Average Spot conditions at Bude in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bude 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 Bude for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bude 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 Bude.