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Conditions at Betty's Bay in February
February: Constant Groundswell, Afternoon Southeasterly Battle
February remains under the grip of the summer high-pressure system. The wind distribution is still dominated by ESE (20.7%), SE (18.3%) and SSE (12.6%), and ideal offshore flow is only available 18% of the time - usually the dawn hours before the 'Cape Doctor' fills in. Swell averages 7ft (2.1m) with a slightly longer period of 11.3s. SW (28.5%) and SSW (23.9%) are the heavyweights, with another 10.6% from S, meaning the optimal S-to-WSW window is well represented. Wave heights cluster in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) class, so the raw material for excellent Betty's Bay surf is there. It just takes patience - and a northwesterly morning breeze - to find it clean. Sea temperatures ease to 18.3C, air temps stay warm at 20.3C and rainfall is negligible at 0.54mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Betty's Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Betty's Bay 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 Betty's Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Betty's Bay 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 Betty's Bay.