- Home
- ...Africa
South Africa- Cape Town
Conditions at Cape Town in February
February: Reliable Summer Pulses
February is a similar month to January, with average swell at 7-8ft (2.1-2.4m) and a period of 11.4s. The S/SW swell machine keeps producing: SW (24.3%), SSW (22.2%), S (11.1%) and SSE (5.5%) make up the bulk of the spectrum, with most energy in the 1.5-2.5m range - solid, pumping, head-high-plus surf. Wind is again dominated by the SE quadrant: SSE 34.3%, SE 18.6% and S 16.1%. Ideal windows remain at 28%, usually in the early morning before the sea breeze strengthens. It is one of the driest months along with January, with only 0.35mm/day of rain, air temps around 20.3°C and water temperature at 14.7°C. Long-period groundswell plus offshore morning wind adds up to clean, powerful waves.
Average Spot conditions at Cape Town in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cape Town 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 Cape Town for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cape Town 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 Cape Town.