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Conditions at Mangamanu in February
February: Slight Uptick in Energy
February brings a subtle lift with average swell heights nudging to 5ft (1.6m) and periods extending to 9.8s. The wave rose shows a strengthening of S and SSE swells - S now makes up 20.9% and SSE 15.6% - giving the spot more consistent lines. Yet the wind pattern remains the Achilles heel: ideal offshore winds clock in at just 43%, with ENE and NE flows often dominating the morning and afternoon. That means plenty of lumpy, onshore-flavored sessions between cold fronts. When a Tasman low tracks south and the wind shifts to NW, the beach lights up with clean, fun-size waves. Sea temperatures are at their warmest annual mark at 16.7°C (62°F), so rubber might be thin. Overall, February is a hit-or-miss month, but the building swell trend bodes well for autumn.
Average Spot conditions at Mangamanu in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mangamanu 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 Mangamanu for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mangamanu 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 Mangamanu.