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Conditions at The Hoek in February
February: Midsummer Consistency with the Same Wind Battle
February looks very similar to January on paper. The average swell height again sits at 2.3m (7.5ft), but the average period ticks up slightly to 11.4s, keeping the surf powerful. SSW (22.2%) and SW (24.3%) are the dominant swell directions, with WSW at 4.2% and the true W-WNW-NW window at less than 1%. As a result, the spot still sees plenty of size, but the direction is not ideal for a west-facing break. Wind is the bottleneck. SSE (36.6%) and SE (17.3%) dominate, with S (15.7%) also contributing; the strong summer south-easterly is firmly in control. Only 7% of the time does the wind align in the clean offshore sweet spot. Water temperature reaches 17.3°C, air averages 20.3°C, and rainfall is very low at 0.35mm/day. Expect surface bumps and gusty afternoons, with the best chances arriving in the early morning before the breeze ramps up.
Average Spot conditions at The Hoek in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Hoek 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 The Hoek for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Hoek 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 The Hoek.