Conditions at Orre in February
February: Cold, Clean and Consistent
February is right at the top of the winter season in terms of reliability. The average swell is 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and the average period rises to 8.5s, the highest of the year. The swell direction is dominated by W (14.5%) and WNW (13.0%), with solid contributions from WSW, SW and NW. The favourable SW-WNW window accounts for nearly half of all swell readings, and the bigger 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) bands are well represented.
Ideal offshore wind increases slightly to 15%, especially when a continental high pressure system sits over Scandinavia and funnels E to ESE winds down the coast. Water temperature drops to a bone-chilling 5.1°C, air temperature averages just 2.1°C, and precipitation drops to 5.37 mm/day. Even a small south-west swell can feel serious in February. This month rewards the locals who are willing to brave the cold for the cleanest conditions of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Orre in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orre 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 Orre for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orre 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 Orre.