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Conditions at South Wall Ballina in February
February: More Sizzle, Fewer Clean Waves
February turns up the size but not the quality. The average swell height climbs to 5-6ft (1.7m), and east swell alone accounts for 28.9% of the spectrum, with E/ESE/SE combinations feeding a high percentage of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves. The period edges up to 8.9s, but that extra size is often raw trade windswell. Water temps peak at 25.4°C, and rainfall is the heaviest of the year at 5.66 mm/day, with humid northeasterly flow feeding showers.
Only 27% of wind observations are ideal for surfing. SSE and SE winds dominate at 15.4% and 13.4%, while S wind adds another 9.5%, so the wall sees plenty of onshore texture. Good February surf is all about grabbing the brief window after a westerly change or an early dawn patrol before the SE seabreeze and afternoon storms ruin the surface.
Average Spot conditions at South Wall Ballina in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at South Wall Ballina 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 South Wall Ballina for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at South Wall Ballina 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 South Wall Ballina.