Conditions at Saltstein in February
February: Frozen Windows of Offshore Glass
February stays in the winter game, but with slightly less juice than January. Average swell drops to 1.2m (4ft), average period to 5.7s, and the S/SSW/SW/WSW window still accounts for roughly half of all swell energy. The big SW and WSW percentages remain, while NNE winds are the most frequent offshore component at 12%, giving Saltstein clean, lined-up conditions after cold fronts clear. The downside is that the southern half of the wind rose blows onshore 36% of the time, and the 18% ideal-wind mark reflects those all-too-common blown-out days. Water temperature bottoms out at 2.9°C, air temperatures average -0.7°C, and precipitation is slightly lower at 2.41 mm/day. It is cold, raw and changeable, but the best February sessions reward patience.
Average Spot conditions at Saltstein in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltstein 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 Saltstein for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltstein 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 Saltstein.