Conditions at Artiglieria in February
February: Short-Period Winter Chop
February stays in the peak winter window but with slightly less energy than January. Average wave height sits at 2ft (0.6m), period 5.7s, and the optimal swell quadrant still accounts for over 61% of the total spectrum, led by WSW (21.7%) and W (18.2%). This is a rideable but mostly average, punchy regime; the lack of long period means the wave face is often soft or bumpy, especially when the S/SSE component mixes in. The ideal offshore wind frequency drops a touch to 14%, with the wind rose showing strong contributions from E/ESE and NW/NNW. A proper NE/E offshore flow can turn those 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) windswell lines into fun, rippable shapes. Water temperature falls to 14.2°C, air averages 7.5°C, and precipitation remains high at 2.36 mm/day, so keep an eye on post-frontal clearing conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Artiglieria in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Artiglieria 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 Artiglieria for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Artiglieria 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 Artiglieria.