Conditions at L'Embarcadore in February
February: Big Swell, Better Chances
February remains deep in winter, averaging 2.0m (6.5ft) and 12.0s. WNW and W swells combine for more than half of the total wave energy (27.7% and 26.1%), with the occasional WSW component (4.5%) sending more southerly energy toward the sand. The ideal offshore wind window improves slightly to 23%, thanks to more NE and NNW pulses at 10-20kph. Still, SW/WSW winds remain a persistent problem, especially in the 20-40kph range, and these onshore winds often chop up the face between winter fronts. Days with high pressure building to the north and low pressure parked in the Atlantic produce the most sought-after combo: 5-7ft (1.5-2.1m) groundswell and offshore NW wind. Water temp is 9.2°C, air 6.0°C, and rainfall eases a touch to 2.17mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at L'Embarcadore in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at L'Embarcadore 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 L'Embarcadore for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at L'Embarcadore 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 L'Embarcadore.