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Conditions at Ansteys in February
February: Summer Peak, Average Periods
February offers a near-repeat of January with slightly longer periods. The average swell height sits at 5ft (1.6m) and the period nudges up to 9.4s, making the surf a touch punchier. The E and ESE windows combine for 48% of the total swell distribution, and the optimal E/ESE/SE/SSE sector accounts for over 80% of all incoming energy. Wave heights cluster in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range, with E direction sending 12.8% of its energy into the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class. There is also a meaningful 6-8ft (2-2.5m) component from the south.
Winds continue to follow the summer pattern: NE at 24.4% and NNE at 14.8%, with SSW at 16.0%. E/ESE/SE/SSE onshore flow occupies about 14% of the time, and ideal offshore windows are only 23%. Water temperature peaks at 25.7°C, air at 25.1°C, and 3.30mm/day of rainfall keeps things sticky. The best surfing happens early in the morning before the NE sea breeze kicks in, or during the brief fronts that swing winds offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Ansteys in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ansteys 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 Ansteys for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ansteys 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 Ansteys.