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Conditions at Wilderness in February
February: Consistent Size, Same Northeast Bias
February mirrors January with average wave height around 5ft (1.5m) and average period 9.8s, so winter energy remains in the water. The distribution is still heavy on NE (29%), ENE (29%) and NNE (20%), which means directional quality is the big issue. NNW swell makes up only 5.3% of the wave rose and N adds another 7.6%; those are the windows where Wilderness can really stand up. The rest of the time, northeast energy arrives at an awkward angle, producing soft shoulders, shifting peaks and the occasional closeout.
Ideal surf wind drops to 38%, but ENE (38%) and E (23%) still dominate the wind rose. There is a bit more NNW wind than in January, though still limited. Stronger ENE pulses can keep the surface crinkled, so dawn patrol under lighter east flow is the move. Water temp is 26.3°C, air temp 25°C. February is a month for patience and selectivity; wait for a solid N/NNW groundswell and hit the first clean morning.
Average Spot conditions at Wilderness in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wilderness 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 Wilderness for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wilderness 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 Wilderness.