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Conditions at Daugo Island in February
February: Onshore Winds Smother the Best Swell Direction
February is a frustrating month at Daugo because the swell direction is actually better than January. W, WNW, NW and NNW swells account for 34.6 percent of the incoming energy, with W at 17.0 percent and WNW at 15.4 percent, and some of those waves reach 1.5-2m. However, the northwest monsoon is still overhead: NW winds blow 32.6 percent of the time and NNW another 22.3 percent, producing an onshore-dominated surface on a WNW-facing beach. The ideal offshore wind percentage drops to 11 percent, the lowest of the year, so most of those promising swell lines are chopped up before they break.
Average swell height remains around 2-3ft (0.8m), period 7.2s, and water temp is the warmest of the year at 29.7C. With 6.94mm/day of rain and air temps hovering near 27.9C, February is best saved for waiting out the monsoon.
Average Spot conditions at Daugo Island in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Daugo Island 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 Daugo Island for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Daugo Island 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 Daugo Island.