Conditions at Jailbreaks in February
February: Trades Hold, Slight Improvement
February carries the same monsoon character as January but with a touch more promise. Average swell drops slightly to 0.9m (3ft) while the period remains at 6.7s. ENE swell still leads at 53 percent, yet E swell bumps up to 20.5 percent and ESE adds another 5.9 percent, giving the optimal E/ESE/SE/SSE quadrant a stronger presence. The bulk of the swell sits in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with a solid chunk of 1-1.5m (3-5ft) ENE energy. Wind-wise, the trades are still predominant (NE 33%, ENE 28%), but ideal offshore wind percentages improve to 27 percent, with a modest uptick in NNW flow. The water warms to 28.8°C and rainfall dries out further (1.04 mm/day). While still not a classic month, the increasing easterly component in the swell and occasional offshore windows mean the reef can dish up clean, punchy corners on the better days.
Average Spot conditions at Jailbreaks in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Jailbreaks 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 Jailbreaks for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Jailbreaks 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 Jailbreaks.