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Conditions at The Island in February
February: Still Summer, But the South Begins to Rumble
February runs a near carbon copy of January: 5ft (1.6m) average swell, 9.9s period, and 46% favorable wind. The swell rose is still top-heavy with E (16.5%) and ENE (11.7%) energy, yet the S and SSE quadrants are beginning to push a little more consistently - 14.4% and 14.1% respectively, with some solid S swell in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. The wind picture shows NNW (11.9%), NNE (8.9%) and NW (7.9%) giving plenty of offshore windows, though SSW (7.9%) and S (7.7%) are frequent enough to keep the onshore check. Water temps peak at 20.2°C, air averages 19.4°C, and 2.50mm/day of rain keeps things fresh. It's still not prime time, but the direction mix is slowly tilting toward the southern groundswells that make The Island funnel.
Average Spot conditions at The Island in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Island 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 Island for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Island 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 Island.