Conditions at Alwars in February
February: Promising Swell, Stubborn Trade Winds
The NE monsoon remains active but a touch less consistent in February. Average wave heights ease slightly to 3ft (0.9m), while the period lengthens to 9.0s - at the better end of the average/punchy scale. ENE and E swells dominate with 30% and 27% of the spectrum respectively, and NE adds another 4%; altogether the favorable directions supply about 61% of the waves. Most energy is concentrated in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) and 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) bands, and there are even traces of 4.9-6.6ft (1.5-2m) waves from ENE.
Winds remain the limiting factor. NNE and NE winds account for 59% of the observations, and ENE adds another 15%, so the surface is frequently lumpy and onshore. The offshore SSW/SW/WSW/W quadrant only musters about 8% ideal time, but that is still a marked improvement over January and enough for the occasional groomed morning. With water temperatures at 28.0°C and air temps around 27.2°C, February is all about timing the brief clean windows.
Average Spot conditions at Alwars in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Alwars 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 Alwars for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Alwars 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 Alwars.