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Vanimo - surf spot statistics
Vanimo seasonal overview
Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, offers consistent surf year-round, but the best conditions for surfers depend on swell quality, wind conditions, and wave size. The optimal months are typically from October to March, when ground swell dominates—especially in October, November, December, and January—with percentages between 44% and 52%. These months also provide the largest mean swell sizes, ranging from 0.9m to 1.3m, making them ideal for powerful, clean waves. Wind conditions improve slightly during these months, with good wind percentages peaking around 44-45% in November and December. The worst wind conditions are from June to September, when onshore winds prevail 63-71% of the time, often ruining wave quality. Swell consistency drops significantly from May to September, with higher wind swell dominance and occasional flat spells (up to 30% no swell in July). For surfers seeking quality waves, the dry season (October-March) is the prime window, combining reliable ground swells, manageable winds, and better wave heights, while the wet season (April-September) sees smaller, wind-affected swells and less favorable conditions.
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Conditions at Vanimo in February
February in Vanimo offers surfers consistent but somewhat modest conditions, with an average swell height of 1.3m and a solid period of 10.4s, indicating clean, well-spaced waves. The swell predominantly arrives from the NNE (33.08% of the time in the 1-1.5m range) and NE (15.30%), ensuring good shape and rideability. While larger swells (1.5-2m) are less frequent, they still occur, mainly from the NNE (8.63%) and NNW (2.37%), providing occasional punch for more advanced riders. Wind conditions are favorable 39% of the time, with the most surf-friendly winds coming from the W, WNW, and NW directions, often at moderate speeds (10-30kph). However, stronger onshore winds from the W-WNW can occasionally disrupt conditions, particularly in the afternoons. Overall, February delivers a mix of playful, mid-sized waves with periods of cleaner conditions, best suited for intermediate surfers but still offering moments of quality for those patient with the wind.
Average Spot conditions at Vanimo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vanimo 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 Vanimo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vanimo 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 Vanimo.