Conditions at Niijima in February
February: Winter Grind with More East in the Mix
February looks a lot like January on the surface - average 1.7m (5-6ft), period 7.1s - but the directional spread tilts a little more toward the east. ENE swell is the standout at 13.9%, NE adds 6.8%, and E contributes 6.1%, giving the optimal NE-SE quadrant a combined 31.0%. The west still dominates at 25.1%, so the ocean is a mix of short-period W windswell and more organized ENE groundswell from Pacific lows. The 10-14s groundswell windows are more likely in February than in January.
Winds still come out of the NW quadrant: WNW 18.8%, W 15.9%, and NE 10.4%. The W-WNW flow is offshore, but like January it is often too strong to be clean. The ideal wind percentage nudges up to 13%, and the best days often have a light W/SW offshore under an ENE swell. With water temps down to 17.6C, it is proper winter rubber territory. Rain is a bit more frequent at 3.43 mm/day, so time your session between frontal passages.
Average Spot conditions at Niijima in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Niijima 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 Niijima for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Niijima 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 Niijima.