Conditions at Belharra in February
February: Consistency in the Cold
February maintains the same average swell height of 7ft (2.1m) and period of 12.7s as January, with ideal wind 35% of the time. The dominant swell directions are again NW (31%) and WNW (26%), with NNW adding 10%, giving the reef a relentless supply of long-period, powerful groundswell. Compared to January, there is a slightly stronger northerly wind component on the surface - NNE/N winds account for 8% of observations - so the offshore windows are a little more fragile. Still, with 10.4% of winds from S and 7.2% from SSW, plus 7.4% from SSE, there are plenty of clean days between frontal passages. February is the coldest water month of the year at 12.3°C, so a good wetsuit is non-negotiable. The winter low-pressure systems are still highly active, making this one of the most reliable months for big, grinding Belharra waves.
Average Spot conditions at Belharra in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belharra 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 Belharra for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belharra 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 Belharra.