Conditions at Raglan in February
February: The Warmest Clean-Water Window
February tightens things up nicely. The average swell settles slightly to 1.6m (5ft) but the period rises to 12.0s, making for punchier, more organized lines. Swell energy is remarkably concentrated in the SW/WSW window (74.5%), with WSW at 39.8% and SW at 34.7%. The result is a reliable left point with head-high-plus sets when a solid fetch lines up. Ideal offshore wind frequency improves to 31% - the second best month of the year - because the subtropical high lingers long enough for SSW/SW/WSW breezes to groom the faces before seabreeze season kicks in. Sea temps peak at 20.9°C, air sits at 19.2°C, and rainfall remains manageable at 2.48mm/day. Bring a shortboard and a big smile.
Average Spot conditions at Raglan in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Raglan 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 Raglan for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Raglan 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 Raglan.