Conditions at Varazze in February
February: Winter Momentum and Slick Northerly Winds
February remains prime time, with the average swell holding at 2.5ft (0.8m) and the period at 5.3s. The dominant swell quadrant is again SSW (23.0%) plus SW (18.9%), with NNW swell still showing 13.9%; this mix means the beach receives plenty of south-southwest energy, mostly in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) bands. The wind distribution is almost the perfect winter signature: NNW takes up 45.7% of observations, including more than 21% in the 10-30km/h range, delivering offshore conditions that keep the lineups cleaner than on neighbouring stretches of the Riviera. The ideal surfing window only opens 22% of the time because the swell often stays short and disorganized: 5.3s average is below the punchy threshold, so look for days when a Genoa low has pulled fresh SSW swell into the basin and the NNW outflow has dropped below 20km/h. Then you can find fun 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) beach peaks. Air temperatures are still cold at 4.8°C average, water has cooled to 13.3°C, and precipitation is moderate at 1.84 mm/day. The North Atlantic Oscillation pattern is usually the key player, as negative and neutral phases push more storm energy into the western Med and strengthen the offshore gradient.
Average Spot conditions at Varazze in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Varazze 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 Varazze for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Varazze 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 Varazze.