Conditions at Shangri-la in February
February: Peak Trade-Wind Cleanliness
February steps up in consistency. Ideal wind is 51%, and while the NNE/NE trades remain (17.2% and 13.6% respectively), the offshore NNW quadrant is the single strongest signal at 21.6%, with NW at 10.0%. Swell directions shift slightly south: SE 17.7%, SSE 20.0%, S 19.2%, ESE 12.4%. Average height holds at 1.2m (4ft) but the period lengthens to 10.4s, giving waves more power and shape. The 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class dominates, with the first hints of the bigger south pulses appearing in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) ranges. Water temperature climbs to 29.1°C, air temperature averages 27.6°C, and February is the driest month with only 2.35mm/day of rain. This is a classic month for scoring lined-up, rippable surf at Shangri-la.
Average Spot conditions at Shangri-la in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shangri-la 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 Shangri-la.