Conditions at Finnimas in February
February: Cleaner Trades, Better Direction
February marks a noticeable improvement at Finnimas as the northeast monsoon's intensity begins to ease. Ideal wind jumps to 58%, with NNE (21.6%) and NE (31.3%) dominating, plus a healthy helping of NNW (9.1%) and N (5.6%) that keep the lineup significantly cleaner. The swell direction becomes more balanced. While E (15.9%) and ESE (12.6%) still contribute, the southern hemi quadrant increases markedly: S (10.9%), SE (9.5%), SSE (9.5%) and SSW (9.5%) together make up nearly 40% of the wave energy. Average heights remain around 1.0m (3.3ft) but the period lengthens to 9.1s, giving the waves a bit more push through the reef passes. Water temperature warms slightly to 28.9°C, air temperature averages 27.5°C, and precipitation drops to a dry 1.88mm/day. The better wind/swell alignment makes February a more consistent month for finding clean, rippable waves on a shortboard.
Average Spot conditions at Finnimas in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Finnimas 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 Finnimas for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Finnimas 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 Finnimas.