Conditions at Santa Marinella in February
February: Cold Water, Short Periods and Small Windows
February remains locked in winter mode, with the same 3ft (0.9m) average swell height and a 5.0s average period. The favourable direction share expands slightly: SSE and S both reach 9.4%, SSW comes in at 8.8% and SE adds 4.7%, giving the spot a combined 32% of swell approaching from useful southern directions. Meanwhile, the SW and WSW quadrants still contribute 13.2% and 11.8%, including most of the largest 1.5-2m (5-6ft) readings in the data - a reminder that the biggest waves are not always the best ones. Wind direction is dominated by NNE at 12.3%, NE at 10.7% and NNW at 8.5%, and the offshore ideal window reaches 12%, the highest of the year. The best days will be short, punchy and cold, often with cloudy skies and occasional rain. Average air temperature sits at 9.9C, precipitation averages 2.23 mm/day, and water temperature falls to its annual minimum of 13.6C. February favours the patient local who knows where the tide and sandbars line up.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Marinella in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Marinella 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 Santa Marinella for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Marinella 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 Santa Marinella.