Conditions at Hornbaek in February
February: Depth of Winter, Narrow Window
February is essentially a slightly colder, slightly less active repeat of January. Average swell is 1-2ft (0.5m), period 4.0s, and ideal wind only 3%. The swell and wind roses are still dominated by the WSW/SW/W sector, with WSW swell at 12.6%, W at 10.8%, SW at 9.9%, and WSW wind at 11.4%. The good news is that the N/NNE/NW/NNW direction totals remain similar to January, and water temperature bottoms out at 2.2°C - one of the coldest marine environments you will ever paddle in. When a low pressure system tracks across Scandinavia and pressure rises over western Europe, Hornbaek can turn glassy with southerly wind and some short-period N/NW swell. But expect plenty of 0.5m wobbly lumps and a persistent cross-shore wind problem; this is a month for patience and a very good 5/4 wetsuit.
Average Spot conditions at Hornbaek in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hornbaek 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 Hornbaek for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hornbaek 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 Hornbaek.