Conditions at Kraakevika in February
February: Midwinter Swell and Cold Offshore Gems
February is statistically the joint strongest month at Kraakevika alongside January and December. The 5ft (1.6m) average is built on repeated W (21%) and WSW (18%) swells, with enough WNW/NW energy to keep the beach heavily exposed to the open Atlantic. The average period of 11.5s is the longest of the year, meaning the swell has real groundswell DNA and plenty of force when it meets the shallows. Ideal winds reach 23%, and though SSW winds remain the most common direction at 18%, the cold Scandinavian high can occasionally pump offshore E/SE winds straight down the coast into a clean, cross-offshore groom. The result can be some of the best, heaviest surf of the season. Air temps are at their lowest (0.5°C, min -15.4°C), precipitation runs at 5.78 mm/day, and water temperature hits the annual low of 5.5°C, so the famous cold is part of the deal.
Average Spot conditions at Kraakevika in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kraakevika 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 Kraakevika for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kraakevika 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 Kraakevika.