Conditions at Hoddevika in February
February: Frozen Power
No letup in February: average swell height remains a meaty 1.9m (6.2ft) and period holds at 12.2s. The W sector is even more dominant than in January, with W at 15.1%, WSW at 12.4% and NNW at 11.7%, while WNW (9.8%) and NW (9%) keep the bay fully exposed to the Atlantic onslaught. Clean groundswell energy in the W/WNW/NW/NNW window totals around 46%, producing plenty of head-high to overhead-plus sets. This is powerful, long-period, condensation-trail surf.
The wind story is similar to January but with even more S and SSW flow - 16.6% and 16.2% respectively - so finding the ideal offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE wind becomes a game of waiting for cold fronts to pass. The ideal window sits at 20%, and when it arrives, the air is biting: average temperature 2.0°C, lows down to -9.7°C. Water temperature drops to its yearly minimum of 5.6°C, so thickest possible rubber is essential. February rewards patience and a high tolerance for discomfort, but the waves are absolutely there.
Average Spot conditions at Hoddevika in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hoddevika 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 Hoddevika for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hoddevika 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 Hoddevika.