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Conditions at Whale Beach in February
February: Still Summer, but the Swell Angles Become More Southerly
February averages 1.4m (4.6ft) and 8.6s, so there is marginally more power than January. The swell direction tilts deeper into the ESE/SE quadrant: E 22.8%, ESE 21.0%, SE 21.1%, ENE 14.5%, SSE 15.0%, with a greater share of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) sets from the ESE/SE directions. For an east-facing beach, this is a good angle, but the wind still holds back quality. Ideal offshore flow remains at just 17%, while NE 11.1%, ENE 12.7%, SSE 12.5% and S 10.4% dominate the surface. The strengthening NE/ENE seabreeze makes conditions increasingly lumpy through the day. Water temp peaks at 22.6°C, air temp averages 22.6°C and rainfall is 4.5mm/day. If a tropical low pushes out of the Coral Sea, February can suddenly produce clean E/SE groundswell under a brief W/NW window, but otherwise it is a month of morning potential and afternoon chop.
Average Spot conditions at Whale Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Whale Beach 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 Whale Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Whale Beach 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 Whale Beach.