Conditions at Skallelv in February
February: Frozen Energy of the North
February remains locked in the best surf season, with the average swell height around 3ft (0.9m), period 6.3s, and a clean-wind frequency of 20%. The swell rose is again driven by the NE/ENE quadrant - NE and ENE both near 10-11% - while direct E/ESE/SE/SSE swell only accounts for about 15%. It is frustrating to see so much energy arriving from poorly angled northeast directions instead of true east-southeast, but the periods are enough to make the larger waves punchy and rideable. The wind is more southwest-heavy than January, with SW (19.6%) and WSW (17.8%) dominating. Those directions are not ideal, but the W-to-NNW offshore group still shows up 29% of the time, giving skilled locals their 20% of clean, lined-up days. Water temperature drops to 3.2°C, the coldest of the year, with average air temperatures at -5.8°C. Expect snow squalls, ice on the zipper, and a few genuinely memorable sessions when the wind finally swings offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Skallelv in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Skallelv 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 Skallelv for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Skallelv 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 Skallelv.