Conditions at Manly in February
February: Still Summer, Still Clean
February mirrors January with average wave heights nudging 5-6ft (1.7m) and period at 8.8s. The wind is ideal 48% of the time - the best of the year. Swell direction remains split between E, ESE, SE and SSE, meaning west-facing Manly is again reliant on refracted and wind-driven swell rather than true open-ocean groundswell from the W/SW. The upside is the reliable NE/ENE offshore wind regime, which keeps the surface smooth and the sandbanks lined up. Rainfall can be a little more frequent as tropical moisture streams down the coast, but the warm 23°C water and 22-23°C air keep conditions summery. Look for the early hours to score the cleanest 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) runners.
Average Spot conditions at Manly in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manly 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 Manly for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manly 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 Manly.