Conditions at Yoff Beach in February
February: Same Ocean, Same Walls of Wind
February is a carbon copy of January in many respects. The average swell remains at a robust 6ft (1.8m), with the period just slightly down to 12.4s. The NNW direction dominates even more heavily - 81.0% of waves come from that arrow, and the waist-to-shoulder high range expands: 39.3% of all waves are 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m), with another 18.8% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) bracket. NW adds 10.3%.
The wind story remains the villain. Combined N-NNE components total 64.8%, and the NNW wind sector adds another 19.4%, meaning almost every session is distorted by cross-onshore flow. The ideal offshore window still clocks in at a dismal 1%. Water temperature drops to 19.5°C - the coldest of the year - and with precipitation at just 0.43mm/day, the skies are usually clear but the surface is messy. Patience and a keen eye on the synoptic charts are essential to catch the rare morning when the trades ease.
Average Spot conditions at Yoff Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yoff 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 Yoff Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yoff 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 Yoff Beach.