Conditions at Les Sables d'Or in February
February: Still Full-Bore Winter
February is a near twin of January, with the North Atlantic continuing to pump serious groundswell toward Les Sables d'Or. The average swell height is 6ft (1.8m) and the average period is 12.9s, so long-period energy remains the rule. The swell rose is dominated by WNW (41.2 percent) and NW (33.5 percent), with another 5.1 percent from NNW - a total of nearly 80 percent of all wave energy arriving from the ideal western quadrant. Solid overhead waves are common, with over a third of the month's waves in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) class and occasional XXL bombs above 8ft (2.5m).
Offshore wind availability remains high at 44 percent. The most helpful flow comes from the E/ESE/SE/SSE quarter, especially behind cold fronts when high pressure builds over France. Air temperatures average 7.3°C, and sea surface temperature drops to its lowest of the year at 12.2°C, so thick rubber is still essential. Frequent rainfall (3.0mm/day) and unsettled weather are all part of the February trade-off for getting the best waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Les Sables d'Or in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Sables d'Or 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 Les Sables d'Or for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Sables d'Or 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 Les Sables d'Or.