Conditions at Zurriola in February
February: Winter's Relentless Grip
February keeps the same raw winter character as January: another 2.1m (7ft) of average swell and the identical 12.7s average period. The wave rose remains skewed heavily toward the northwest, with NW at 31.2 percent and WNW at 25.8 percent - together more than 57 percent of all swell energy - plus an additional 9.7 percent from the NNW. The good news continues on the wind front: southern winds are again the dominant story, with S at 16.3 percent and SSW at 7.8 percent, helped by SW (4.2 percent) and WSW (4.7 percent). The ideal wind score holds at 40 percent, while the bad onshore directions (N, WNW, NW, NNW) combine for roughly 27 percent of the month. February also features the coldest water of the year at 12.5°C and air temps averaging 9.0°C, so the thickest wetsuit, hood and boots are non-negotiable. The reward is one of the most consistent, powerful, long-period surf months on the entire Basque calendar.
Average Spot conditions at Zurriola in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zurriola 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 Zurriola for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zurriola 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 Zurriola.