Conditions at Shitovaya in February
February: Still Frozen, Slightly Softer
February remains in winter's grip, but the swell compass begins to wobble toward the south. NNW windswell still dominates at 32.6%, while S and SSW swell energy jumps to 9.0% and 13.3% respectively-more of the direction Shitovaya wants to see. Average height eases to 2.3ft (0.7m) and average period is 4.9s, so conditions stay messy on all but the cleanest offshore days. Winds are still overwhelmingly from the NNW (43.5%) and N (10.4%), giving the spot its precious offshore flow, but air temperatures average -6.7°C and water drops to -1.2°C. Ideal wind is a tiny 4%, and sea ice becomes a real issue. Chase the brief post-frontal windows when a S/SSW swell combines with a N/NW wind; that combination can produce punchy 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) waves in an otherwise hostile, steel-gray ocean.
Average Spot conditions at Shitovaya in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shitovaya 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 Shitovaya for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shitovaya 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 Shitovaya.