Conditions at Omaezaki in February
February: Winter's Grip Starts to Loosen
February still breathes winter, but there are subtle signs of change. The average wave period ticks up slightly to 6.8s and the swell distribution becomes more varied: W (14.6%) and WNW (30.2%) remain dominant, yet the S/SSW/SW window grows to about 13% of all swell energy, especially with SSW and SW both around 4-5%. Mostly 3-5ft, it remains a windswell-dominated menu, but better shaped, more rideable inside lines can appear when a south component pushes under the northwesterly wind pattern.
The wind rose still favors WNW at 41.6%, though heavy 40-50kph gusts are slightly less frequent than in January. Ideal conditions sit at 17%, meaning the surfer who picks the windows carefully can score. Average air temp stays cold at 9.5°C and the sea is at its coldest, 14.6°C, so winter rubber is essential.
Average Spot conditions at Omaezaki in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Omaezaki 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 Omaezaki for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Omaezaki 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 Omaezaki.