Conditions at Waimea in February
February: Deep Winter Momentum
February remains in the heart of the best window. Average swell height is 8.5ft (2.6m) with a 12.4s period, so waves still carry serious power. NNW again leads the swell direction with 14.3%, followed by NNE at 8.6% and NW at 8.5%; the north and northwest quadrants are split, but the optimal NW/NNW fetch is ample. The distribution shows a high concentration in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) bands, plus a solid chunk of XXL swell over 8ft (2.5m+) from the NNW/NW quadrant. Trade winds are strong and constant, with E at 26.4% and ENE at 21.5% of the wind rose; ideal offshore wind blows 26% of the time. Water temp cools slightly to 23.9°C, air temps stay around 22.6°C, and precipitation picks up a touch at 2.26mm/day. Expect classic winter Waimea: thick, heavy, and demanding.
Average Spot conditions at Waimea in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waimea 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 Waimea for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waimea 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 Waimea.