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Conditions at Haast Beach in February
February: Warm Water, Unstable Wind
February is statistically the warmest water month at Haast (16.3°C) and has a slightly better wave period of 11.1s, yet the surf quality remains limited by the same summer wind regime. W-directed swell still accounts for 43% of the total, while WSW adds 11%, and the ideal WNW/NW/NNW corridor delivers 43% more. Most waves fall in the 1.5-3ft and 3-5ft range, with only about 6% of all swell reaching 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m). Ideal offshore wind conditions happen 25% of the time - still low, but a modest improvement over January. The WSW wind flow is dominant at 20%, and the persistent NE/ENE sea breeze takes over on warm afternoons, making the early morning turn the best bet. With air temps at 14.1°C and precipitation at 5.88 mm/day, February is a month to stay flexible and chase the morning windows.
Average Spot conditions at Haast Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Haast Beach 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 Haast Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Haast Beach 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 Haast Beach.