Conditions at Vanimo in February
February: More of the Same, Just as Good
February follows almost stride-for-stride behind January, with the monsoon machine still roaring. NNE swell is even more dominant, contributing 60.9% of all wave energy, while N adds 21.3% and NNW another 13.6%. The average swell height holds at 1.3m (4.3ft) and the average period remains well up at 10.3s, keeping waves punchy, powerful and rippable across the reefs.
The ideal wind percentage stays at 54%, and the persistent W-NNW flow of the wet season is often light enough to keep surfaces clean, especially during S-SSW-SW-WSW offshore windows. Water temperature remains a warm 28.6°C, while rainfall peaks near 7.56mm/day, keeping river mouths and lowland runoff active.
Average Spot conditions at Vanimo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vanimo 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 Vanimo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vanimo 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 Vanimo.