Conditions at Ervik in February
February: Cold Water, Heavy Groundswell
February holds the North Atlantic's attention. Average swell is an impressive 6.2ft (1.9m), and the 12.2s average period ensures real power. The swell rose is again dominated by W at 15.1%, WSW at 12.4% and NNW at 11.7%, with WNW at 9.8% and NW at 9.0% adding more quality angles. Roughly one-third of the directions are from the good N/NW family, so when the fetch angle lines up, Ervik sees organized, long-period lines grinding down the beach.
The wind pattern is offshore-friendly on paper - S at 12.7% and SSW at 13.7% combine with SW/WSW for 38% from the offshore quadrant - yet only 15% of observations are classified as ideal. That tells you how often those offshore breezes are simply too strong, or how often the swell is still messy in the front. Water temperature drops to 5.9°C, air temperature averages 2.0°C, and precipitation is 6.53mm/day. February is not a month for the faint-hearted; it is for thick rubber, patience and the occasional barrel between winter storms.
Average Spot conditions at Ervik in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ervik 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 Ervik for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ervik 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 Ervik.