Conditions at Bunkers in February
February: Still Firing, Still Freezing
February remains prime time. Average swell height eases slightly to 6ft (1.9m) with a 7.4s period, and the WNW direction is the standout, delivering 11.7% of all swell energy. W and NW add another 17.3%, keeping the west-northwest window active. Many waves fall in the 3-8ft (1-2.5m) range, so there is real power in the water when the wind aligns.
The wind regime is almost identical to January: onshore W/WNW winds blow 26% of the time and can make it messy, but offshore east-to-south-southeast winds are not far behind at 23%, leaving a 19% clean-surf window. The best sessions come when a high-pressure ridge builds in the wake of an Atlantic low and the wind turns offshore from the east. With water temps at 3.5°C and average air temps around 2.0°C, exposure is real and respect for the cold is essential.
Average Spot conditions at Bunkers in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bunkers 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 Bunkers for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bunkers 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 Bunkers.