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L'Ideale - surf spot statistics
L'Ideale seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (November - March)
The heart of the Mediterranean winter brings L'Ideale to life. As the North Atlantic storm track sinks south, long-period swell trains from the SW and WSW become more frequent, pushing average wave heights into the 0.8-1.0m range and periods hovering around 5 seconds. The offshore wind window (NO, ONO, O, OSO) aligns best during these months, blowing clean from the land and grooming the faces. You'll still need to pick your windows – many days are marred by onshore breezes from the same quadrant – but the potential for punchy, fun-sized waves at 1-1.5m is at its peak.
Fair Surf Season (April & October)
Spring and autumn serve as transition zones. April sees the swell height dip to 0.7m and periods shorten, but the wind consistency (14% ideal) can still deliver clean sessions when a NW'erly blows. October brings a slight bump in energy (0.7m, 4.7s) as autumn lows begin to stir, yet the wind remains fickle – you'll chase the rare combo of a solid WSW groundswell and light offshore airs.
Low Surf Season (May - September)
These are the dog days for L'Ideale. The Mediterranean thermal low and high-pressure domination kill the swell window: average heights hover around 0.5-0.6m with periods barely reaching 4.0-4.5s. Most waves are small, groveling, and choppy. The wind is ideal only 6-11% of the time, with predominant sea breezes from the SW and W destroying any chance of clean faces. You'll be better off saving your energy until the autumn equinox.
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Conditions at L'Ideale in February
February: Similar Pattern, Slight Dip
February mirrors January with an average swell height of 0.9m and period dropping slightly to 5.0s. The swell direction split remains identical: SW (13.2%) and WSW (11.8%) lead the pack, with a notable secondary pulse from SSE (9.4%) and S (9.4%) that adds shorter-period chop. The ideal wind percentage holds at 14%, but the wind distribution shows a subtle shift – NNE (12.3%) and NE (10.7%) remain prominent, while SW winds (bad onshore direction) account for 5.0%. The wave heights in the 0.5-1m range dominate, making for groveling conditions unless you catch a day with a 1-1.5m SW pulse and light offshore winds from the OSO quadrant. Patience is key.
Average Spot conditions at L'Ideale in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at L'Ideale 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 L'Ideale for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at L'Ideale 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 L'Ideale.