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Conditions at Whangapoua Beach in February
February: The Late-Summer Peak
February is statistically Whangapoua's most promising month. The average period pushes up to 7.9s, and the favorable N-NNE-NE-ENE window accounts for 59% of all swell, with ENE leading the distribution at 29% and NE adding 19%. This is as good as it gets for swell direction in the summer season. Average height still sits at 1.5ft (0.5m), but nearly 29% of the waves fall into the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) category, offering a higher frequency of rideable waist-high peaks.
Winds remain tricky: E winds become noticeable at 11%, while WSW at 11% and SW at 10.5% still provide the main offshore flow. Ideal surf wind is only 2% of the time, so patience remains crucial. Water temperature peaks at 21.1°C, air averages 20.3°C, and 2.22mm/day of rain keeps the surrounding hills green. If you want warm water and the highest directional swell consistency of the year, February is the month to be at Whangapoua.
Average Spot conditions at Whangapoua Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Whangapoua Beach 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 Whangapoua Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Whangapoua Beach 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 Whangapoua Beach.