Conditions at Cortegaoa in February
February: Still Firing, Slightly Less Consistent
February is right in the thick of the prime season. Swell averages 5-6ft (1.7m) with a 12.6s period, and ideal wind conditions occur 43% of the time. The swell distribution remains heavily WNW (43.7%) and NW (21.1%), with W (15.9%) filling in. That means plenty of clean, lined-up waves for the west-facing beach. Offshore wind windows are still frequent, but the percentage of ideal conditions drops a touch from January as the trade wind regime starts to reassert itself. Water temp dips to 13.3°C (56°F), the coolest of the year, while air temps average 10.8°C (51°F). Rain is a bit less at 3.16 mm/day. February delivers powerful, firing surf - occasionally XL - for those willing to brave the chill.
Average Spot conditions at Cortegaoa in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cortegaoa 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 Cortegaoa for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cortegaoa 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 Cortegaoa.