Conditions at Beacons in February
February: Peak Dry Season Perfection
February is the crown jewel of the Maldives surf calendar for Beacons. The average swell drops slightly to 3.5ft (1.1m), but the period jumps to 10.7s, adding real push behind every set. Direction is also more favorable than January - almost 50% of the energy comes from SSE, S, SSW and SW, with the bulk in that fun, solid 3-5ft (1-1.5m) window. Ideal offshore wind reaches 72%, the highest of the year, as the NE monsoon pumps steady N, NNE, NE and NNW airflow. The result is clean, well-formed waves breaking down the reef all day. Water temperature sits at 29.1°C with air at 27.6°C, and rainfall is the lowest of the year at 2.28 mm/day. If you are chasing quality over quantity, February is your month.
Average Spot conditions at Beacons in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Beacons 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 Beacons for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Beacons 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 Beacons.