Conditions at Mirleft in February
February: Serious Groundswell Still Rolling
February matches January for average swell size at 6-7ft (2.1m), with an average period of 12.9 seconds. The direction spread is nearly identical: NNW at 34.0%, NW at 31.3% and WNW at 7.8%, keeping Mirleft squarely inside the optimal swell envelope. The bulk of the energy sits between 1.5m and 2.5m (5-8ft), and the over-2.5m bombs are still possible as vigorous North Atlantic lows reload the ocean.
The downside is wind. NNW flow is the single most common wind direction at 23.8%, and NW winds add another 6.3%, which can turn the surface into a lumpy, wind-blown mess. Favourable offshore flow is present 41% of the time - slightly less than January - so patience is key. Water temperature drops to its minimum of 17.0°C under an average air temperature of 15.2°C; winter wetsuits and a keen eye on the local wind forecast are essential.
Average Spot conditions at Mirleft in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mirleft 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 Mirleft for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mirleft 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 Mirleft.