Conditions at Shipwreck Beach in February
February: Deep Winter Power Continues
February is a near carbon-copy of January, with an average swell height around 7.5ft (2.3m) and a long-period average of 12.0s. NNW swell still leads at 19.4 percent, while NE, ENE, NNE and NW combine to keep the island's reefs and points energized. The wind picture remains trade-dominated, with ENE pumping 31 percent of the time, but the offshore N/NNW windows are present 25 percent of the time, making early mornings the go-to opportunity. This is a month where NW groundswell can be genuinely firing, with plenty of sets in the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) range and occasional larger bombs. The tropical weather stays warm and humid, averaging 22.4°C with water temps falling slightly to 23.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Shipwreck Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Beach.