Conditions at Carnon in February
February: Cold Water, South-Swell Dominance
February doubles down on winter. The average wave height is still 2ft (0.6m), the average period 4.6s, and ideal wind drops slightly to 6%. The SE swell window expands: SE jumps to 11.8% and S to 11.3%, with SSE at 9.8% and SSW at 7.3%, giving a combined 40.2% from the preferred directions. This is one of the best months for a proper SE windswell, especially when a low pressure system lingers in the Balearic Sea and sends 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) east-southeast pulses toward the coast. NW and NNW winds still supply 32.9% of the wind rose, and combined offshore flow from N through NNW totals 46.4%. The issue is that the average period remains stuck in the sub-5s range, so even a 2ft day can look and feel more chaotic than the height suggests. Water temperature hits the annual minimum around 10.9°C, so cold-water patience is required.
Average Spot conditions at Carnon in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carnon 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 Carnon for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carnon 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 Carnon.