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Conditions at First Point in February
February: Building Westerly Power
February keeps First Point in the winter groove, with the average swell height ticking up slightly to 0.9m (3ft) and an average period of 12.0s. The swell rose is still dominated by W (50.8%) and WSW (34.2%) energy, while true S/SSW directions remain scarce at just 3.7% combined. That said, there is more size in the water: the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) class jumps to over 20% of the distribution, and a notable chunk of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves appears from W and WSW. Those bigger pulses will mostly be better for exposed west-facing breaks, but First Point can still salvage some fun 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) waves when the swell angle bends around the point. Wind data shows a healthy mix of offshore NNE (13.0%) and NNW (9.7%), plus NW/N directions, keeping the ideal wind percentage at 57%. The wet season continues with 3.71 mm/day of precipitation, while air temps sit near 13.4°C and water temps stay at 13.9°C. Keep an eye on the synoptic charts for a storm that pushes far enough south to generate a SSW or S swell - those are the February gems.
Average Spot conditions at First Point in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at First Point 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 First Point for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at First Point 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 First Point.