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Conditions at Waitpinga in February
February: The Sea Breeze Grind Continues
February keeps the summer lull going. Average swell is again 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and the period edges up only slightly to 10.9s. SSW still dominates the swell rose at 53.7%, with S contributing 31.3% and SW 11.4%. As with January, most of the swell is small-to-medium: the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) categories account for the majority, while the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) class is present but scarce.
Offshore winds are just as rare, with ideal conditions at 14%. The wind distribution is heavily weighted to SSE (24.2%) and SE (17.8%), along with S (12.2%) and SSW (8.8%) - all of which hurt Waitpinga. The water is warmest of the year at 19.4°C, and the air is 20.3°C, so it is pleasant to sit in the line-up. But the onshore flow makes for soft, crumbly waves unless you score a rare NW change. Keep your expectations low and your alarm clock set early.
Average Spot conditions at Waitpinga in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga.