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Conditions at Kalapaki Beach in February
February: Big North Swells, Marginal Local Returns
February remains locked in the winter pattern. Average open-ocean swell is 7.5ft (2.3m) on 12.0s periods, with NNW (19.4%), NE (11.3%) and ENE (9.9%) leading the waverose. For Kalapaki's south-facing bay, the optimal SE/SSE/S/SSW window is only 0.8% of the distribution - statistically the quietest month of the year for rideable south swell. When the rare short-period SE/S pulse sneaks in, it is groomed by the offshore N/NNE/NW/NNW winds that blow 17.7% of the time.
Trade winds strengthen, with ENE at 22.7% and E at 17.6%, but wind speeds are mostly 20-40kph, so chop can build in the bay. The ideal-conditions share remains around 30%. Water temp drops to 23.6°C, air averages 22.4°C (18.2-26.2°C), and rainfall picks up to 2.54 mm/day. Conditions are best before the trades fill in; the south swell window is tiny, so keep expectations in check.
Average Spot conditions at Kalapaki Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kalapaki Beach 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 Kalapaki Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kalapaki Beach 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 Kalapaki Beach.