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Conditions at Kommetjie in February
February: Late Summer Groundswell and Glassy Windows
February tracks January closely but with a slight upgrade: the average period ticks up to 11.4 seconds and the average height holds at 7.5ft (2.3m). SW swell remains the main engine at 24%, while SSW adds another 22%; SE winds (27%) and SSE winds (25%) dominate the wind rose, with S winds adding 11%. The Cape Doctor is still the main story, blowing 20-40kph through the SE/SSE sector, which keeps the bay clean but often ribbed by wind. Air temperatures peak near 20.3°C, water temperature matches January at 18.2°C, and precipitation stays low at 0.35 mm/day. With ideal conditions at just 9%, there is a distinct 'hunt for the morning glass' pattern: light ESE/SE winds, a long SW or WSW groundswell, and 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) waves stacking by the point. The low pressure systems are still too far south for regular big winter swell, but there are enough pulses to keep the summer from ever feeling flat.
Average Spot conditions at Kommetjie in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kommetjie 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 Kommetjie for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kommetjie 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 Kommetjie.