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Conditions at Pennington Bay in February
February: Still Stuck in the Onshore Rut
February looks almost identical to January on the wave front. The average swell is 1.7m (5.6ft) at 11.2s, with SSW swells accounting for 42% and SW 20%; south and SSE swell is a bit stronger at around 31% combined. The energy is still there, but it often rolls into a stiff onshore flow. The SE wind sector peaks at 25.8%, SSE adds another 21.3%, and with the S and ESE components factored in, well over half the month is dominated by wind from the bad quadrant. The number of ideal wind days remains at just 9%.
Early mornings offer the most hope, with radar and model chasing rewarded by occasional N/NW offshore windows. In between, expect a classic South Australian summer pattern: sunny skies, a building seabreeze, and bumpy conditions on what would otherwise be fun, long-interval waves. Water temperature climbs to 19.4°C, air temperatures average 19.2°C, and rainfall stays low at 0.60mm/day, so at least the tropical vibe keeps things pleasant between sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Pennington Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pennington 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 Pennington Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pennington 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 Pennington Bay.