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Elands Bay - surf spot statistics
Elands Bay seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (May - August)
The winter months bring the most consistent and powerful swell to Elands Bay, as the South Atlantic storm track fires up. Average swell heights climb to 1.5-1.7m with periods averaging 12s+, delivering solid, punchy waves. The wind regime shifts to favor southerly and southeasterly offshore flows, with ideal conditions occurring 37-42% of the time. This is when the combination of strong SW-WSW swell and clean offshore winds produces the most reliable surfing.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
April and September serve as transition months. April sees the onset of more consistent swell, but ideal wind drops to 39% as the wind pattern fluctuates. September still has moderate swell heights (1.5m) but a lower percentage of favorable offshore winds (34%), making it a hit-or-miss period.
Low Surf Season (October - March)
Summer months from October to March are the least reliable. Swell heights drop to 1.2-1.3m and periods hover around 11-12s, resulting in fun-sized but less powerful waves. Moreover, the wind is offshore only 22-33% of the time, with frequent northwesterly and onshore winds that spoil the shape. This is the season for small-wave boards and patience.
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Conditions at Elands Bay in February
February: The Doldrums
February remains locked in summer doldrums. Swell averages 1.2m at 11.7s, with SW swell (69.6%) and WSW (27.3%) again dominating the spectrum. The average period is slightly better than January, but the ideal wind window narrows just a bit to 27%. Southerly and SSW winds still provide the best chances for offshore conditions, but northwesterly influences sneak in more often, killing the shape. Small, weak waves are the norm, but those willing to grovel on a bigger board can find playful sections on the rare clean day.
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.