Conditions at Turtles in February
February: More of the Same - Good Swell, Bad Wind
February offers a near-repeat of January, with slightly more size and period. The average swell height nudges up to 1.7m (5.6ft) and the period extends to 12.3s, reinforcing the long-period, powerful nature of the Southern Ocean groundswell arriving on the west-facing shore. Swell directions remain heavily favorable: SSW (45.0 percent), SW (28.8 percent), and WSW (13.3 percent) together make up over 87 percent of the spectrum. Yet ideal winds remain scarce at 17 percent, as NW (31.4 percent) and WNW (26.5 percent) flows dominate the local breeze regime. These winds are onshore and often strong enough to put a wind bump on the swell, leaving the lineup messy and difficult to navigate. Rain remains heavy at 11.57 mm/day with warm, humid air near 27.2°C and water temperature stable at 28.8°C. If you find a window with light easterly flow, jump on it - those moments can be surprisingly good.
Average Spot conditions at Turtles in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Turtles 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 Turtles for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Turtles 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 Turtles.