Conditions at Ataka in February
February: Still Deep in the Heart of Winter
February keeps the winter momentum going at Ataka, with an average swell height of 1.9m (6.2ft) and a period of 7.6 seconds. The swell mix remains excellent: NNW dominates at 35.7%, with NW (9.4%), WNW (7.4%) and W (4.5%) adding to a total of 57% of all energy from the favorable W-NNW quadrant. These are long-fetched waves generated by intense low pressure systems in the Sea of Japan.
Wind is the usual winter bugbear. Offshore E-ESE-SE-SSE flow only registers around 15%, while the Siberian high continues to pulse onshore NW winds, especially at 20-30 knots. Yet the 'ideal surf window' still opens 35% of the time, often in the wake of passing fronts when the wind swings offshore and the sea surface goes glassy. Water temperature drops to 10.6°C (51°F), the coldest of the year, so thick rubber is essential.
Average Spot conditions at Ataka in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ataka 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 Ataka for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ataka 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 Ataka.