Conditions at Chickens in February
February: Cleaner Days, Wrong-Sided Swell
February is the driest, cleanest month of the northeast monsoon - ideal wind jumps to 50% - but the swell direction remains stubbornly off-axis. ENE and E swells still account for about 73% of the wave energy, with most waves in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class and only a scattering of 3-4ft (1-1.5m) sets. The average period stays at 6.7s, so the waves are punchy but short and often sectiony. Genuine SSE/S/SSW swell remains rare, making up only a few percent of the month.
The silver lining is the wind. NNE flow is more frequent than in January, and the NW/NNW offshore quadrant appears often enough to groom the east-swell leftovers. It's not the most exciting surf of the year, but it's a good month for a small-wave board and some clean, fun-sized waves. With air temps around 27.4°C, water at 28.8°C and just 1.04mm/day of rain, it's an easy month to be at the beach, even when the surf isn't firing.
Average Spot conditions at Chickens in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chickens 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 Chickens for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chickens 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 Chickens.