Conditions at Xivares in February
February: Late-Winter Consistency
February keeps the momentum going. Average swell height remains at a muscular 5.6ft (1.7m) with an average period of 12.6s, again in the powerful long-period range. The source is unchanged - NW swells lead with 38.3%, NNW follows with 20.1%, and WNW adds 16.8%, giving the north-facing sands plenty of exposure to the Atlantic's winter punch. Offshore wind windows are a bit less dominant than in January at 50%, but the S (9.3%), SSW (6.8%) and SW (6.4%) directions still combine for a classic offshore flow. Weather remains cold - air around 9.1°C and water at 12.8°C - so pack the thickest wetsuit. Precipitation eases slightly to 2.67 mm/day, and with the short days and consistent swell, February is a strong candidate for the best surf-to-crowd ratio of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Xivares in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Xivares 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 Xivares for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Xivares 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 Xivares.