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Getxo seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Atlantic swings into full production mode from October through March, delivering a consistent barrage of WNW to NW groundswells to Getxo's west-northwest-facing coastline. Average wave heights hover between 1.5m and 2.1m with long-period energy (11–12.8s) that translates into powerful, well-structured lines. Offshore wind percentages peak at 44–50%, driven by a dominant SSW to S flow that cleans up the swell beautifully. This is prime time for pumping, firing surf – a classic Basque winter.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
April and September serve as transitional windows with average swell heights of 1.2–1.4m and periods around 10–11s. The swell quality remains respectable – mostly fun, rippable waves – though the size and power dip compared to peak winter. Wind statistics remain favorable, with 41–44% offshore conditions, mainly from the SSW and S quadrants. The crowds thin out, and clean long-period pulses still sneak in between summer lulls.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
From May through August, the North Atlantic storm track retreats northward, resulting in smaller, shorter-period swells. Average heights drop to 1.0–1.2m with periods around 8.8–9.9s – often choppy and grovelly. While NW groundswell still dominates, the energy is less powerful. Offshore wind percentages decline to 36–39%, and onshore sea breezes frequently spoil the shape. This is the season for small-wave gear and chasing the rare early-morning glass-off.
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Conditions at Getxo in February
February: Consistent Winter Core
February maintains the winter momentum with an average swell height of 2.0m and a period of 12.8s, nearly identical to January. The WNW (20.3%) and NW (32.5%) swell directions dominate, producing clean, powerful surf. The ideal wind percentage holds at 44%, with S (14.2%) and SSW (13.9%) winds blowing offshore. The combination of consistent groundswell and favourable wind alignment often results in clean, powerful, long-period surf – prime conditions for experienced surfers. Onshore winds from the WNW (9.6%) and NW (7.3%) are the main spoilers; keep an eye on the forecast for those south-quarter winds.
Average Spot conditions at Getxo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Getxo 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 Getxo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Getxo 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 Getxo.