Conditions at Calais in February
February: Still Cold, Still Short
February remains cold and marginal, with an average wave height near 3.3ft (1.0m) and a 5.3s average period. SW and WSW swells combine for roughly 28% of the wave rose, while the NNE window is more active than in January at 9.1%, giving the NNW-facing coast more north-component swell. The wind picture is similar-SW and WSW winds dominate-and the ideal offshore wind share remains only 6%. Expect lumpy, short-period North Sea conditions, with occasional clean 3ft (0.9m) waves when a southern offshore wind lines up. Air temperatures average 5.3°C, water drops to 7.1°C, and precipitation is slightly lower than in January at 1.91 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Calais in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Calais 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 Calais for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Calais 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 Calais.