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Conditions at Elands Bay in February
February: Late Summer Rhythm
February continues the summer pattern with an average swell height of 1.2m (3.9ft) and an average period of 11.7s. The SW window is even more dominant, contributing 69.6% of the swell, while WSW adds another 27.3%. Most waves fall in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, and there are still only scattered 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves to keep things interesting. Periods of 11.7s mean there is enough energy to produce clean, rippable lines on the better days.
Ideal wind conditions improve slightly to 27%, with the S/SSW/SW/WSW offshore quadrant dominating the wind rose. The stronger S and SSW winds can make conditions difficult, but the lack of onshore NW wind keeps the bay cleaner than many summer spots. Water temperature remains warm for the region at 16.7°C, air temperatures average 20.5°C, and precipitation is minimal. If you can pick the lighter wind windows, Elands Bay still delivers fun, user-friendly waves.
Average Spot conditions at Elands Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Elands 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 Elands Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Elands 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 Elands Bay.