Conditions at Luz in February
February: Twin Peaks of Power and Frustration
February mirrors January's brawn with an average swell height of 8ft (2.4m) and a period of 12.9s. The dominant NW (23.6%) and WNW (16.8%) groundswells again roll by without making much impact on Luz's south-facing pocket, while the combined SE/SSE/S/SSW energy climbs only slightly to 1.7%. Winds are even more consistently offshore - NNW alone accounts for 23.7% - but the ideal surf window remains around 35%. The key is a mid-latitude storm that slips far enough east to inject S or SSW swell into the bay; when that happens, expect powerful, lined-up waves, especially on the better sandbanks. Water temperature dips to 15.3°C, air averages 13.7°C, and rain is slightly less than January at 1.79 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Luz in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Luz 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 Luz for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Luz 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 Luz.