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Conditions at Snapper Rocks in February
February: Peak Trade-Wind Pulse
February brings the biggest average swell of the year at 4ft (1.2m). E directions jump to 44.8% and ESE to 26.0%, and the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) category is thick; the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range also holds a meaningful share. Period builds to 8.4s, giving the Superbank a bit more push. This is a prime month for ramping walls and longer rides.
Wind quality improves as well, with ideal wind at 50%. SSE (18.7%), SE (16.1%), S (10.2%) and SSW (3.5%) dominate the wind rose, and the worst onshore flow from NNW/NNE drops back compared with January. Morning light winds and afternoon S/SW sea-breezes are the norm. Air temps average 21.6-31.9°C, water warms to 25.9°C, and rainfall ticks up to 5.72mm/day - occasional tropical downpours are the price for warm water and waves.
Average Spot conditions at Snapper Rocks in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Snapper Rocks 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 Snapper Rocks for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Snapper Rocks 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 Snapper Rocks.