Conditions at Gaztetape in February
February: Peak Winter Consistency
February holds the reins of winter with the same average swell height of 2.1m (6-7ft) and a long-period 12.7s signal. The dominant swell directions are NW (31%) and WNW (26%), with NNW adding another 10% - all squarely in the sweet spot for Gaztetape's NNW-facing beach. Wave heights are robust, with a wide distribution between 1-2.5m (3-8ft) and a small but notable percentage of 2.5m+ (over 8ft) from the NW and WNW. The wind is ideal 40% of the time, most commonly from the south (15%) and SSW (9%), which groom the surf into clean, well-ordered lines. Occasional west/northwest winds do creep in, making conditions stormy, but when the offshore wind blows and the period holds, February delivers some of the best, most powerful surf of the year.
Sea temperatures dip to 12.6°C and air temps hover near 9.7°C, so expect chilly sessions. Rain is still active at 3.18 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Gaztetape in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaztetape 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 Gaztetape for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaztetape 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 Gaztetape.