Conditions at Portsalon in February
February: Still Heavy with a Touch More East
February holds onto winter's power: average swell 3.1m (10.2ft), period 12.3s, and the W-WNW sectors again dominate the deep-water data. The good news for Portsalon is a slight increase in the optimal ENE/E swell windows, with E and ENE each contributing more than 1%, much of it in the 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) range. Ideal wind still sits at a low 25%, and the North Atlantic jet is often aimed right at Ireland, producing strong WSW-SW winds that can either groom or shred the surf depending on speed. Cold water (7.9°C) and frequent showers (3.5mm/day) keep the beach uncrowded. If you pick a day with strong offshore W/SW wind and a fading W-WNW pulse, Portsalon can be pumping.
Average Spot conditions at Portsalon in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Portsalon 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 Portsalon for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Portsalon 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 Portsalon.