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Conditions at The Pass in February
February: Size Without Polish
February posts the biggest average swell height of the calendar year at 5.5ft (1.7m), yet that number flatters a disorganized ocean. Wave periods average just 8.9s, which keeps the E/ESE swell trains (E 28.9%, ESE 23.0%) punchy rather than powerful. Water temp is a tropical 25.2°C (77°F), air temp 24.8°C (77°F), and showers build to 5.89mm/day.
The wind field is a genuine 50/50 split. The SSE-SW offshore sector supplies 25.8% of the record, while N/NE and NNW onshore winds total 29.1% - leaving only 15% of observations truly ideal. As a consequence, the point trades between clean early wrap and onshore afternoon chop. If a slow-moving Coral Sea low parks far enough east, The Pass can still see quality 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) E/NE swell with light SW morning winds, but don't count on it.
Average Spot conditions at The Pass in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Pass 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 Pass for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Pass 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 Pass.