Conditions at Sopelana in February
February: Consistent Groundswell, Cold Water
February keeps the North Atlantic furnace roaring. Average swell heights hold at 2.0m (6.5ft) with an identical 12.8s average period, and the directional picture remains excellent: NW and WNW account for over half of the wave energy, while the full N-NNW window pushes the total past two-thirds. The distribution peaks in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, giving Sopelana frequent firing sessions. With 31% ideal winds, S and SSW are the keys to keeping the beach clean; when the wind swings to the W or NW, expect bumpy, onshore conditions. Precipitation is high at 3.02mm/day and water temps dip to 12.6°C, but the combination of powerful groundswell and occasional offshore bluebird days makes February one of the most dependable months on the calendar.
Average Spot conditions at Sopelana in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sopelana 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 Sopelana for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sopelana 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 Sopelana.