Conditions at La Torche in February
February: The Heart of the Storm Track
February remains deep winter, with average swell height around 7ft (2.1m) and periods holding at 12 seconds. The distribution shows W at 25 percent, WNW at 18 percent, and WSW at 10 percent - an almost identical footprint to January. These are long-period, high-energy swells, often a mix of primary W/WNW groundswell and occasional SW swell under cyclonic setups. The wind picture is slightly friendlier, with 18 percent ideal offshore flow, but the SW to WNW quadrant still dominates, especially during passing lows. Precipitation runs at 3.1mm/day, the water is at its coldest of the year at 10.0°C, and air temps hover near 7.8°C. When the synoptic pattern aligns - a deep low north of Scotland and a strong continental high over central Europe - easterly winds groom the faces and La Torche absolutely fires.
Average Spot conditions at La Torche in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Torche 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 La Torche for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Torche 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 La Torche.