Conditions at Thunders in February
February: Persistent Mid-Range Swell with a Wind-Battered Surface
Much like January, February offers a steady diet of SSW and SW groundswell with the occasional bigger pulse. The average swell height remains 1.3m (4.3ft) and the average period lengthens slightly to 12.5s, keeping the ocean lined up with powerful long-period lines. SSW swell is the clear leader at 51.5%, with SW adding another 33.7%; S and WSW fill in the rest. The 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range is by far the most common, making up around 70% of conditions, while a solid 13% reach 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft).
Wind is again the limiting factor. The NW monsoon continues to dominate, with WNW/NW/NNW combined at 53.6% and W adding another 8.9%. These directions put a persistent cross/onshore bump on the face and reduce the ideal wind share to just 27%. Light winds under 10kph are common across all directions, so morning sessions before the afternoon sea breeze can still offer workable waves. Water temp climbs to 29.2°C and rain is slightly lower at 7.05mm/day, but the message for surfers is the same: wait for a window of ENE-E flow, and the SSW lines are definitely rideable.
Average Spot conditions at Thunders in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Thunders 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 Thunders for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Thunders 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 Thunders.