Conditions at Castaways in February
February: Prime Time Consistency
February is arguably the apex of the northeast monsoon. With ideal winds registering 70% of the time - the highest of the year - the coveted offshore conditions are almost a daily occurrence. Swell size takes a slight breather to 1.1m (3.5ft) average, but the period lengthens to 10.7s, meaning the energy that does arrive is more powerful and better organized. Wave direction shifts a little further south, with SSE and S accounting for over 38% combined, and SE adding another 17%. This is exactly the target zone for Castaways. The dry season is in full effect, with precipitation dropping to 2.3 mm/day, water temperature at 29.1°C, and air temps warming to 27.6°C. Expect long, clean days and grovel-friendly, fun-sized waves.
Average Spot conditions at Castaways in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Castaways 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 Castaways for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Castaways 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 Castaways.