Conditions at Playa de Traba in February
February: Same Power, Slightly Warmer Angle
February barely loosens its grip on Playa de Traba. Average swell height is 10-11ft (3.2m), period holds at 12.7s, and NW and WNW swells dominate the spectrum with 8.8% each, followed by NNW at 6.5%. There is a noticeable uptick in NNE energy (3.3%) compared with January, and those northeast-directed waves can wrap into the beach, though they are not the primary quality direction. The story is still long-period, high-volume Atlantic surf hitting an exposed NNW-facing shoreline.
Winds remain the big variable. The offshore quadrant is well represented - SSW (12%), SW (9.6%), WSW (7.7%) and S (6.8%) - but persistent NE (13.2%) and ENE (11.7%) winds create bumpy, cross/onshore conditions frequently. You get a clean, glassy Traba only 22% of the time, usually when a frontal system approaches from the southwest and pressure gradients allow a Southerly flow. Air temperatures are similar (8.6°C average), water drops to 13.0°C, and rainfall is still plentiful. It is raw, powerful and occasionally epic.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Traba in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Traba 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 Playa de Traba for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Traba 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 Playa de Traba.