Conditions at Lacanau in February
February: Consistent Cold-Water Power
February continues January's theme with the average swell easing only slightly to 7-8ft (2.1-2.4m), while the average period holds at a long 12.1 seconds. WNW remains the primary swell source, contributing 33 percent of the total, with W at 13 percent and NW at 10 percent. A healthy amount of energy arrives in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) band, and over 8ft (2.4m) days are still possible when low pressure systems intensify over the North Atlantic. Ideal offshore wind conditions occur 42 percent of the time, with NNE and NE winds common alongside ENE to SE offshore pulses. Water temperature drops to its yearly minimum of 10.5°C, air averages 8.5°C, and the precipitation rate is 2.37 mm/day. February is consistent, powerful, and not for the faint-hearted.
Average Spot conditions at Lacanau in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lacanau 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 Lacanau for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lacanau 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 Lacanau.