Conditions at Hovden in February
February: The Longest-Period Swell of the Winter
February keeps Hovden in the heart of winter but adds even more run to the swell. The average wave period climbs to 10.1s - the highest of the year - and the average height remains solid at 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m). The direction mix is excellent: W is the dominant swell direction at 17.9%, with WSW 13.3%, SW 11.7%, WNW 11.3%, and NW 9.8% filling out the exposed western window. This is classic long-period groundswell: powerful, consistent, and heavy when it hits the shallow banks. The wind distribution is still challenging, with southerly winds (S 16.5%, SSE 12.6%) dominating, but 14% of the time brings ideal NE-to-SE offshore flow, often in the wake of a passing low. Water temperature bottoms out at 5.8°C while the air averages 1.4°C and precipitation 7.88 mm/day. It is cold, raw, and demanding, but the period and size make February one of the most reliable months for serious surf at Hovden.
Average Spot conditions at Hovden in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hovden 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 Hovden for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hovden 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 Hovden.