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Conditions at Freshwater West in February
February: Still Cranking Before the Spring Gap
February remains firmly in the heart of the best surf season. Average wave height holds at a powerful 7.2ft (2.2m) and the period stays at 10.4 seconds, giving Freshwater West the kind of raw Atlantic energy that surfers dream about. The directional spread is very similar to January, with WSW swell at 28.4%, W at 9.4% and SW at 8.7%, meaning nearly half of all swell arrives from the ideal exposure. The wind rose still has a strong negative bias, though: WSW winds blow 10.2% of the time, SW 9.6%, and SSW 8.6%, all onshore or heavily cross-onshore. Ideal offshore wind is present only 17% of the time. When a positive NAO pattern sets up, lows barrel across the North Atlantic and Freshwater West becomes a serious cold-water slab. Average air temperature is 7.5°C and water temp drops to 8.3°C, so the conditions are raw but rewarding.
Average Spot conditions at Freshwater West in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West.