Conditions at Wedge in February
February: Slightly Sweeter, Still Summer
The Wedge carries the summer trade wind mantel into February, but there are hints of change. Average height holds at 1.6m (5.2ft) while the period nudges up to 9.4s, giving waves a touch more punch. The swell mix shifts slightly: E (23.7%) and ESE (24.2%) are the heavyweights, with SE (19.3%) and SSE (14.9%) also well represented. Onshore NE/ENE winds remain the dominant story (19.8% and 14.8% respectively), keeping most days in the average-to-messy category. Still, the offshore quadrant (SW 6.6%, WSW 1.6%, W 1.1%, WNW 0.8%) can kick in on the back of a passing cold front, and those days offer clean, lined-up conditions over the Wedge bank. Water temp edges up to 25.7°C, air stays warm at 25.1°C, and rainfall at 3.30mm/day keeps the air humid.
Average Spot conditions at Wedge in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wedge 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 Wedge.