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Conditions at Pikinini in February
February: More Monsoon, More Frustration
February mirrors January at Pikinini. Average wave height remains 4ft (1.3m) and the period is still a solid 10.1s, with the swell rose dominated by NNE at 57.6% and NE at 19.5%. Those directions are blocked or heavily shadowed on a west-facing beach. Winds are just as problematic: NW (19%), WNW (17.5%), and NNW (15.8%) combine to keep the surface textured, and the ideal wind percentage is only 26%, the second lowest of the year. The silver lining is that the background long-period energy is strong enough that when the low-level flow swings into the easterly quadrant, the waves organize quickly. Expect humid, rainy conditions too, with precipitation near 8.3 mm/day, air temps around 28.2C, and water temp at 29.6C.
Average Spot conditions at Pikinini in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pikinini 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 Pikinini for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pikinini 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 Pikinini.