Conditions at Unstad in February
February: Cold and Powerful
February remains locked in peak winter. The average swell height is 1.9m (6ft) and the average period is 10.2s, the longest of the year. SW and WSW swells dominate the wave rose, while the preferred W through NNW sector adds just under 27% of the total. Those NW and NNW swells tend to be the most powerful, especially when they are generated by intense lows southeast of Iceland. With water temperature at 5.5°C and air temperatures averaging 1.2°C, this is serious Arctic surf.
The ideal wind stat is only 11%, and the most common offshore directions - SE and SSE - frequently blow over 30kph. That makes wind management the key skill of the month. When a deep low clears out and an ESE or SSE offshore wind takes over, Unstad can deliver long, grinding walls with real North Atlantic power. Precipitation is also high at 3.49 mm/day, so expect a mix of rain, sleet and snow between sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Unstad in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Unstad 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 Unstad for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Unstad 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 Unstad.