Conditions at The Bluff in February
February: Smaller but Slightly Cleaner Summer Surf
February brings an average 4.3ft (1.3m) of swell at 11.4s and sees the ideal-wind percentage nudge up to 16%. Again, SSW (43.9%) and SW (46.5%) provide nearly all of the energy, with the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) and 0.5-1m (2-3ft) classes well represented. Winds are still dominated by strong S and SSW flow at 29.9% and 30.6%, though lighter SSE/SE periods become more common. The longer period relative to January helps the swell hold together, but the surface texture will often be the limiting factor. Water temp warms to 25.9°C and air temps average 30.4°C, so dawn patrol is the move.
Average Spot conditions at The Bluff in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Bluff 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 The Bluff for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Bluff 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 The Bluff.