Conditions at Neva Bay in February
February: Consistent Swell, Cleaner Windows
February remains firmly in winter mode at Neva Bay. Average height is a stout 8.9ft (2.7m), the period holds at 11.8s, and the directional spread concentrates even more into the SW and WSW bands - 12.5% and 13.5% of the swell distribution, with SSW at 6.9%. This keeps the bay lined up with the long westerly fetch of Lake Superior. The ideal wind percentage ticks up to 28%, giving surfers the best chance of the deep winter to find clean faces. East-to-southeast offshore winds are present in force, though they can be strong enough to make the surface bumpy. When a high-pressure ridge builds after a storm, the combination of leftover W/SW lake swell and light E/SE wind is about as good as it gets. Water temp is 5.5°C (42°F) and air temperatures average 2.1°C (36°F), so keep the thick suit warm and dry.
Average Spot conditions at Neva Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Neva Bay 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 Neva Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Neva Bay 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 Neva Bay.