Conditions at Paunch in February
February: Still Firing, Slightly More East in the Swell
February runs a close second to January. Swell averages 4.3ft (1.3m) and the period holds at 8.3s. NE dominates with 86.1% of the energy, and the distribution is nicely concentrated: 44.1% at 3-5ft (1-1.5m), 24.5% at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m), and a helpful 5% coming from the more optimal ENE direction. On the wind side, ideal conditions clock in at 94%, with WNW (34.9%), W (22.5%), NW (19.9%) and NNW (11.8%) all blowing offshore in the light-to-moderate 0-20kph range. This month tends to be a touch smaller than January but remains highly consistent. Water temperature holds at 27.7°C, air temps average 24.2°C, and rainfall drops to 2.01 mm/day-one of the driest months of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Paunch in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paunch 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 Paunch for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paunch 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 Paunch.