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Conditions at Coffee Bay in February
February: Late Summer Firing with Longer Periods
Swell size ticks up slightly to 2.0m (6.5ft) and the average period reaches 9.9s, bringing a touch more punch in February. The direction spread tips more favourably than January: E (15.4%), ESE (14.9%), SE (14.9%) and SSE (16.6%) combine for over 60% of the total, meaning more waves are arriving right in Coffee Bay's sweet spot. The 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range remains dominant, with a big chunk in the 2-2.5m category. The ocean is warm (24.2°C) and the air averages 24.3°C, but the wind picture remains tricky. NE (23%) and ENE (20%) winds still dominate, funnelling down the seaboard, and proper offshore W/NW flow is still limited to around 13% of the time. When the trades ease or a low pressure cell drifts into the interior and pulls the wind offshore, the ESE-facing points can turn on. The daily summer rain (3.12 mm/day) means the air is full of moisture, but it also means a distinct chance of clean morning windows before the seabreeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Coffee Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Coffee 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 Coffee Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Coffee 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 Coffee Bay.