Conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in February
February: Plenty of Punchy Westerly Swell
February holds onto much of January's dry, offshore character, though the offshore wind window tightens to around 44%. The swell averages 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) with a slightly shorter period of 8.7s, which puts it in the average, punchy and rideable range. The directional spread is dominated by WNW and NW energy, with a solid W component; the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) class still dominates, but there are a few more 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets creeping in than in January.
The wind profile is still favourable, with NE to ENE flow common, but W and WNW wind frequencies are starting to climb. That means mornings tend to be clean, while afternoons can fatten up as the sea breeze and onshore flow develop. Water temperature rises to 28.4°C, air sits at 27.7°C and rainfall remains minimal, so it is still a prime month for grabbing a board and scoring fun, clean waves.
Average Spot conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks.