Conditions at Cables in February
February: Late Summer Consistency and Long-Period SW Swell
February looks very similar to January but with a little more room for clean conditions. Average swell height eases slightly to 1.8m (6ft), while the average period pops to 11.8s. The swell distribution remains anchored by SW (44.9%) and SSW (33.3%), with WSW at 3.5%; surf in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range dominates. This is still summertime groundswell, but the longer period means the lines moving through Cables have real weight and are capable of producing well-shaped, rippable walls.
The wind story improves: ideal offshore flow climbs to 30%, driven by a more prominent easterly component (E 12.3%, ESE 13.6%, SE 9.1%). That keeps the surface cleaner more often. However, SSW (20.1%) and S (13.6%) are never far away, so the window can close quickly if a sea breeze kicks in. Sea surface temperature is 22.3°C, air temperatures average 23.3°C, and rainfall is still modest at 0.61mm/day. Look for the ridge of high pressure to sit just south of the continent - that is when February can deliver surprisingly clean waves.
Average Spot conditions at Cables in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cables 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 Cables for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cables 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 Cables.