Conditions at Killer Point in February
February: Still Deep in the Swell Season
February keeps the flame burning with an average swell height of 2.2m (7.2ft) and an average period of 13.0s. The directional spread is very similar to January; NNW leads at 32.7% and NW is close behind at 27.9%, while WNW supplies 7.6%. Combined with the occasional W/WSW pulse, Killer Point continues to see powerful, long-period groundswell wrapping into the beach. The 1.5-2.5m range remains the dominant wave class, producing heavy, firing surf that will suit experienced surfers.
Offshore flow is still solid at 45%, though a touch less consistent than January. The wind rose shows a strong NNW signal at 24.3%, but the east through southeast quadrant, notably E 10.6%, ENE 7.7% and ESE 6.7%, offers plenty of clean windows. Water temperature drops to 16.9°C, air temps average a mild 16.5°C and precipitation increases slightly to 0.89mm/day. February is prime time for serious winter swells, but be ready to pick your moments between frontal passages.
Average Spot conditions at Killer Point in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Killer 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 Killer Point for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Killer 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 Killer Point.