Conditions at Piha in February
February: Cleaner Windows in Late Summer
February is one of the most reliable months of the year for clean Piha surf. The average 4.5ft (1.4m) of swell is similar to January, but ideal offshore wind frequency rises to 26% as NE and ENE breezes become more common. SW swell is dominant at 60.8%, with WSW adding another 22.4%, and most waves fall in the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. With water temperatures peaking at 21.2°C and air around 20.3°C, the combination of long-period 12.3s groundswell and offshore winds makes February a prime summer surf month. The main issue remains the onshore SW/WSW pattern, which can still chop things up when the afternoon seabreeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Piha in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Piha 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 Piha for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Piha 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 Piha.