Conditions at Recco in February
February: Cold Offshore Dawns and Punchy SW Windswell
February keeps the winter formula locked in. The average swell height dips slightly to 2-3ft (0.8m) and the average period ticks down to 5.4s, but the directional distribution is still full of favorable SW energy. SW swells make up 28.1% of the rose, SSW 12.7%, and WSW/S together push the favorable quarter past 49%. That means Recco is still getting swell into its SSW-facing exposure on a regular basis, even though the Mediterranean is a relatively short fetch. Wind-wise, this is one of the cleanest winter months on paper: ideal wind is 21%, and the NNE flow is a relentless 22.0%, with NE another 11.0%. As strong cold fronts exit through the Gulf of Genoa, they often leave behind a fresh N/NE drainage wind and a bumpy but rideable SW windswell. Water temperature drops to 13.7C, air temps average 4.2C, and precipitation is 2.00 mm/day. It is not a beautiful month, but for Recco it is one of the most reliable.
Average Spot conditions at Recco in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Recco 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 Recco for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Recco 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 Recco.