Conditions at Lista in February
February: Mid-Winter Windows Start to Open
February remains deep winter, but it often delivers a slightly higher percentage of clean surf than January. Average height drops just a touch to 2.0m (6.5ft) while the period holds at 8.2s, so there is still plenty of punch. WNW and W swells dominate the rose, but the SW/WSW sector adds up to around 22% of the energy, much of it in the fun-to-strong 1-2.5m range. The key change is wind: offshore N to ENE directions now account for 12% of the observations, tied with December for the best chance of a clean winter session. Look for a Scandinavian high-pressure ridge to produce overnight ENE offshore winds while solid SW swell works into the beach. The onshore S-SW flow is still a problem at about 21%, and water temperature hits its winter minimum at 4.6°C, with air temperatures around 2.5°C and precipitation at 4.5mm per day. February is not the biggest month, but it may be the most reliable for quality at Lista.
Average Spot conditions at Lista in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lista 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 Lista for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lista 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 Lista.