Conditions at Sidi Ifni in February
February: Peak Atlantic Muscle
February often delivers the biggest average wave heights of the year, with swell sitting around 7-8ft (2.3m) and period holding at 12.9s. The direction profile remains ideal: NNW accounts for 36% of the swell, NW for 25%, and WNW for a further 5%, so Sidi Ifni is right in the firing line of the winter groundswell conveyor belt. Many waves arrive in the 1.5-2.5m range, and the occasional bigger set exceeds 2.5m, meaning serious paddle-outs and heavy, fast walls.
There is a slight catch compared to January and December: ideal offshore winds drop to 28%, while persistent NNW-N-NNE winds make up nearly 50% of the wind distribution. That means the swell is often there, but the surface can be lumpy. The best windows arrive in the wake of cold fronts when the pressure gradient relaxes and east to southeast offshore flow cleans the bay. Air temperatures average 15.2°C, water cools slightly to 16.9°C, and precipitation increases to 1.19mm/day - classic winter surf conditions along this part of the Moroccan coast.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Ifni in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Ifni 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 Sidi Ifni for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Ifni 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 Sidi Ifni.