Conditions at Kovalam Beach in February
February: Long-Period Southerly Swell
February sees a slight size increase to 2-3ft (0.7m) and a longer average period of 10.0s, adding real push to the waves. The dominant swell direction remains due S at 58.6%, with SSE (16.1%) and SSW (16.9%) contributing, while the ideal SW-W window grows only slightly. The long-period southerly groundswell wraps around the headland and holds up well on the sandbars. Ideal offshore winds occur 39% of the time, often in the early morning before sea breezes develop, so dawn patrol is your best bet. Water temp rises to 28.4°C, rain is still low at 0.80 mm/day, and air temps average 27.8°C.
Average Spot conditions at Kovalam Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kovalam Beach 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 Kovalam Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kovalam Beach 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 Kovalam Beach.