Conditions at Maceda in February
February: Frontal Firing Lines
Winter stays locked in during February with an average wave height of 1.7m (5-6ft) and a 12.6s period. The swell direction is again dominated by WNW (43.7%), followed by NW (21.1%) and W (15.9%) - giving Maceda a steady diet of long-period, west-quadrant groundswell. Ideal offshore wind occurs 43% of the time, making this one of the more consistent months for both size and clean conditions. The wind roses show a solid distribution of ENE/ESE/SE winds, which are your friend for an exposed beach facing west. Rain is a little less frequent than in December, but the air still averages 10.8°C and sea water temperature drops to 13.3°C. Wave direction remains healthy; keep an eye on passing low pressure in the North Atlantic for XL days.
Average Spot conditions at Maceda in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maceda 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 Maceda for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maceda 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 Maceda.