Conditions at Katagai in February
February: Consistency in the Cold
February maintains the winter swell train, with average surf around 4ft (1.2m) and a period of 9.3s. NE and ENE swells combine for nearly 40 percent of all wave energy, giving Katagai good exposure to the strongest source of North Pacific groundswell. Offshore flow remains solid at 39 percent, led by NNW/NW winds, although the occasional NNE/NE regime can put a cross-onshore texture on the lineup. Sea surface temperature dips to its seasonal minimum of 12.2°C, so thick rubber is still the rule; precipitation is moderate at 2.39 mm/day. The persistent NW monsoon flow is the key to scoring clean, hollow peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Katagai in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Katagai 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 Katagai for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Katagai 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 Katagai.