Conditions at Riptides in February
February: Easterly Swell, Easterly Winds
February is more of the same, with a slight shift in the swell spectrum. The average size dips a touch to 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m), while the average period improves modestly to 7.4s. ENE remains the primary swell direction at 43 percent, followed by east at 28.6 percent and ESE at 13.3. The 2-3ft (0.5-1m) band is more dominant than in January, though there is still a healthy 23 percent of ENE swell in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. On the wind side, the NE monsoon continues to blow hard: northeast and ENE account for over 60 percent of observations, keeping Riptides onshore and bumpy for the majority of the month. Ideal winds only show up 26 percent of the time. When the flow does swing into the west or north-northwest, the easterly swell can find clean shape, but the short period limits how much power it carries. With 27.4°C air, 28.6°C water and just 1.14mm/day of rain, February is one of the driest months - but the dry northeast trades don't do this reef any favors.
Average Spot conditions at Riptides in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Riptides 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 Riptides for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Riptides 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 Riptides.