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Conditions at Shipwreck Bay in February
February: The Cleanest Window
February is statistically the best month for quality over quantity at Shipwreck Bay. Ideal offshore wind reaches its annual maximum at 34 percent, and the wind rose favours S (16.0 percent), SSW (9.1 percent) and SW (5.4 percent). Average swell height nudges up to 5-6ft (1.7m) and period lengthens to 12.2s, meaning more organized, long-period lines than January. SW swell continues to dominate at 49.7 percent, yet the occasional NNE, NE or NNW component is enough to put the north-facing banks to work when aligned with a southerly breeze. Water temperature peaks at 21.3°C, rainfall is only 2.16mm/day, and the surf feels tropical even though the lineup is never overcrowded.
Average Spot conditions at Shipwreck Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Bay.