Conditions at Storvika in February
February: Deep Freeze and an Empty Ocean
February mirrors January with an even deeper chill and no measurable surf. The wave statistics are again zeroed out - 0.0ft (0.0m) average height, 0.0s average period, and a 0% surfability index. The wind rose retains a strong SE-SSE-S-SSW component: SE 21.9%, SSE 15.0%, S 13.7%, and SSW 9.5%, which together put the offshore flow near 60%. N, NW and NNW winds stay in the single digits, so on paper the spot should be pristine whenever any swell appears.
Reality is more stubborn. The average air temperature drops to -1.9°C (min -15.9°C, max 5.7°C), sea surface temperature falls to 3.1°C, and 4.98 mm/day of precipitation means frozen ground and heavy gear. February is the heart of the Arctic low season, and while the Norwegian Sea can still produce long-period energy, Storvika's wave record says it never shows up here.
Average Spot conditions at Storvika in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Storvika 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 Storvika for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Storvika 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 Storvika.