Conditions at El Jadida in February
February: Big Swell, Marginal Winds
February keeps the winter momentum going with another 6.6ft (2.0m) average swell and a 13.0s average period. The North Atlantic lows send most of their energy from the NW (39.5%) and NNW (23.0%), with WNW (13.8%) and W (1.3%) filling in the lower-angle component. This yields consistent mid-winter power, often in the pumping 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range. The wind, however, remains the limiting factor. NNE (15.3%), NE (21.2%) and ENE (10.5%) dominate the surface flow, and those directions are onshore or strongly cross-onshore for this stretch of Moroccan coast. Only 23% of the time do you get ideal offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW conditions, usually right as a front approaches or clears. February's air temperature averages 14.4°C (min 5.4°C, max 27.1°C), with 1.60 mm/day of rain, while water temperature eases to 16.8°C, giving the ocean a crisp, powerful feel.
Average Spot conditions at El Jadida in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Jadida 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 El Jadida for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Jadida 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 El Jadida.