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Conditions at Hickory Bay in February
February: More South In The Mix
February keeps the summer wind regime intact, with NE winds once again the most common at 20.4%, while NNE adds 11.2%. There is a subtle change in the ocean: the average swell height nudges up to 1.6m (5.2ft) and the average period lengthens to 10.2s, a sign that Southern Ocean groundswell is starting to arrive. The S and SSW directions combine for 37.5% of the total swell, but the favorable E/ESE/SE/SSE window still accounts for around 42%, giving the bay better odds of clean, organised surf than January. The ideal wind percentage improves only slightly to 26%, so sessions remain tied to dawn patrol windows with W/NW offshore flow before the NE wind takes over. Water temperature reaches its summer peak at 16.8°C and air temps average 15.3°C.
Average Spot conditions at Hickory Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hickory Bay 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 Hickory Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hickory Bay 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 Hickory Bay.