Conditions at Ibaraki in February
February: Consistent Winter Grit
February stays locked in the winter machine. Average swell height remains a solid 1.7m (5.6ft) with periods of 9.8s, and the swell rose keeps pointing at NNE (17.4%) and NE (23.0%) - both money directions for the exposed east-northeast facing beach. The bigger 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) band is well represented, so expect powerful, well-shaped waves when winds cooperate. Ideal offshore winds are good for 23% of the month, but NE and NNE winds also have a strong presence, so it is a game of waiting for the wind to swing offshore after each cold front passes. Air temps bottom out around 6.1°C, water temp drops to 11.7°C, and precipitation is 2.10 mm/day. This is raw, midwinter Japan surfing - thick gloves, hoods, and a good read on the charts pay off.
Average Spot conditions at Ibaraki in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki.