Conditions at Baltrum in February
February: Frozen Consistency and a Glimmer of NW Groundswell
February mirrors January's intensity, with the average swell holding at 1.6m (5.2ft) and a period of 6.7s. But there's a subtle shift: the NW swell direction becomes the most dominant, making up 12.2% of the spectrum, and the NNW direction adds another 8.5%. This means the beach's open, northwesterly aspect is fully exposed to the energy. The problem remains the wind - those same NW swells are almost always accompanied by a brutal onshore flow from the N/NW, which wrecks the surf quality. The 12% ideal wind statistic is a stark reminder that most days are a fight against the elements. The water temperature drops to its coldest point of the year at 4.3°C, and with an average air temp of 2.5°C, you are dealing with serious hypothermia risk. The silver lining: the swell heights are consistent. When a high-pressure system parks over the UK and forces a S-SSW offshore flow, the NW windswell cleans up into steep, hollow shorebreak - a rare but magical winter strike mission. It's thick, powerful, and empty; you just have to pick the 12% window and go.
Average Spot conditions at Baltrum in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Baltrum 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 Baltrum for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Baltrum 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 Baltrum.