Conditions at Margara in February
February: Same Size, Slightly More ENE
February continues the winter theme with an average height of 6ft (1.8m) and a period of 6.9s. The swell rose is again dominated by ENE at 40.9%, NE at 25.2% and NNE at 13.9%, while N/NW energy remains present in smaller amounts. That means there is plenty of wave height, but not all of it is hitting the north-facing beach at the ideal angle; the NE/NNE component is your friend here. Wind counts are similar to January, with E at 37.2%, ENE at 28.2% and ESE at 12.2%, and ideal offshore wind is present 34% of the time. If you wait for a southerly breeze, February offers some of the biggest, most reliable surf of the year. Water temperature sits at 26.3°C, air temperature averages 25.0°C, and rainfall is modest at 1.85 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Margara in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Margara 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 Margara for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Margara 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 Margara.