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Conditions at Rottnest Island in February
February: More of the Same, with Slightly Warmer Water
February continues the summer pattern with very little change. Average swell height ticks down to 6ft (1.8m), period rises slightly to 11.8s, and SW (44.9%) plus SSW (33.3%) remain the engines of the Indian Ocean. The wind rose is dominated by onshore flow from the S/SSW at 43% combined, with the ESE/SE/SSE quadrant adding another 30%, leaving just 5% ideal conditions. The exposed south-facing spots take the brunt of the sea breeze, turning what should be punchy, long-period groundswell into crumbly, wind-affected waves. There are occasional early mornings with lighter NW or N winds, and the water temperature climbs to 22.1°C, making it tempting for a summer session. But for consistent quality, this is one of the more frustrating months of the year at Rottnest.
Average Spot conditions at Rottnest Island in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island.