Conditions at Desert Point in February
February: Still Churning in the Wet
February offers a near-repeat of January. Average height remains 5ft (1.6m), period 12.5s, and the swell spectrum is still dominated by SSW (29 percent) and SW (57 percent), with solid 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves in the mix. The energy is definitely there, but quality is limited by wind.
Winds continue to blow from W (23 percent), WSW (14 percent) and WNW (10 percent), all of which are onshore at this NW-facing break. Offshore ESE/SE/SSE winds only show up 17 percent of the time, so most of the month is a struggle for clean surfaces. Rain remains significant at 9.3 mm/day, water temperature is warm at 29°C, and the occasional lighter-wind window is the only real opportunity.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.