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Conditions at Umdloti in February
February: Bigger E-ESE Swell, Still Wrestling the Trades
February looks a little better on paper. The average period ticks up to 9.4s, the average height holds at 5-6ft (1.6m), and the percentage of ideal wind nudges to 21%. The swell is dominated by a very healthy E/ESE/SE quadrant: ESE totals 24.2%, E 23.7%, SE 19.3%, and ENE adds 7.9%, for a combined 75% in Umdloti's prime swell window. The S and SSE contribution drops slightly, so winter isn't here yet. The wind story remains summery, though. NE totals 19.8% and ENE 14.8%, and those sessions will be bumpy and wind-blown whenever the trades fill in. The good news is that SSW also reaches 13.6%, so cold-front-induced westerly changes bring short-lived offshore and cleaning windows. Water temp peaks at 25.6°C, air temps average 24.7°C, and 2.90 mm/day rain keeps the humidity high. When the wind does swing to W or WNW, the E and ESE swell at 5-6ft (1.5-2m) with occasional 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets will be firing.
Average Spot conditions at Umdloti in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Umdloti 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 Umdloti for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Umdloti 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 Umdloti.