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Conditions at Buffels Bay in February
February: More of the Same, With a Slight Clean-Up
The trade-wind regime is still entrenched in February. ESE winds lead at 17.4%, E at 13.3% and SE at 9.6%, and the ideal offshore wind frequency remains low at 23%; surface conditions are often the main limiting factor. Average swell is 7-8ft (2.3m) at 11.1s, and the SSW sector again leads the swell data (26.2%), with SW (11.8%) and S (13.9%) also important. A little more energy arrives from the directly favourable S/SSE/SE/ESE window than in January, especially in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) classes. The period is not long enough for the SSW/SW groundswell to fully wrap into the bay, so look for days when the synoptic gradient relaxes, wind goes N/NW offshore and clean S/SE swell lines wrap around the point. Water temperatures are still warm at 20.2°C, with air temps averaging 21.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Buffels Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Buffels 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 Buffels Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Buffels 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 Buffels Bay.