Conditions at Arish in February
February: Still Firing, Trades Biting
February keeps the winter momentum going with an average swell height of 1.7m (5.5-6ft) and an average period of 11.8s. NNW (45%) and NW (21%) swells continue to dominate, while N (14%) and NNE (9%) fill in the edges. The period has eased only slightly from January, so there is still real power in the water and plenty of 4-7ft (1.2-2.1m) surf. The biggest change is in the wind: NNE and NE combine for 50% of all observations, and the perfect-wind window drops to 36%, meaning stronger, more consistent trade winds are beginning to groom the faces but can also put a wind bump on the surface.
It is a dynamic month at Arish. A solid negative-NAO pattern can produce wave-for-wave the best surf of the year, while a strong Azores High will hold the trades up and keep the surface a little less than perfect. Water temperature eases to 17.5°C, air temperature averages 17.7°C, and it stays almost completely dry. Keep the groveller in the bag, but do not be surprised if you need a step-up when a proper NW groundswell lines up.
Average Spot conditions at Arish in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arish 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 Arish for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arish 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 Arish.