Conditions at Ouakam in February
February: Deep Winter Consistency
February is remarkably similar to January in size and power: average swell height remains at 1.8m (6ft) and the period eases only slightly to 12.4s. The swell still pours in from NNW (81.0%) and NW (10.3%), with the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) categories dominating and a touch more energy in the 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) band. The wind regime strengthens even more from the northern quadrant - N (31.1%), NNE (33.7%) and NE (9.8%) are all favourable offshore directions, holding the surf clean. With 14% of the time achieving ideal conditions, it is a month of consistent, powerful surf. Water temperature dips to its annual minimum of 19.5°C, so a thick suit is welcome. Air temperature averages 20.8°C, keeping the morning sessions crisp.
Average Spot conditions at Ouakam in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ouakam 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 Ouakam for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ouakam 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 Ouakam.