Conditions at Bridges in February
February: Consistent Late-Winter Pulse
February mirrors January more than any other month, with average swell height holding at 0.8m (2.6ft) and average period at 6.9s. The swell direction is once again dominated by ESE (63.8%), with SE (12.8%) and E (11.6%) as supporting players. The bulk of the surf falls in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) range, while ESE alone contributes 9.7% of the 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) waves. This is classic trade-wind swell: consistent, punchy and rideable on a small-wave board, but lacking the long-period punch that would really make a west-facing break open up.
Offshore winds remain strong and steady from the ENE/E quadrant: ENE 37.6%, E 22.6%, NE 14.9%. The trade flow often peaks in the 20-30kph class for ENE, so the morning is usually the cleanest window before the wind starts cranking. The ideal-wind percentage sits at 36%, so patience is required. With sea temperature at 26.3°C, air at 25.0°C and only 1.85 mm/day of rain, February is dry, comfortable and arguably the most consistent month of the year for small but surfable waves.
Average Spot conditions at Bridges in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bridges 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 Bridges for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bridges 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 Bridges.