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Conditions at Cape St Francis in February
February: Late Summer Pulse and Persistent Easterly Flow
February keeps a similar fingerprint to January: a mean swell of 8ft (2.5m), a 11.1s period, and ideal wind 30 percent of the time. SSW and SW still account for the lion's share, combining for 31.7 percent, while S adds 10.5 percent. The good E direction is a touch better than January at 2.2 percent, still mostly in the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) window. ENE, E and ESE winds are persistent late-summer features, totaling close to 42 percent, but WSW and W combine for nearly 30 percent, offering genuine offshore windows. Water temperature holds at 19.9°C, air averages 21.8°C, and rainfall increases slightly to 1.58 mm/day. February is most consistent when the South Atlantic high eases and the afternoon sea breeze dies late, leaving groomed conditions for a northeast-facing peak.
Average Spot conditions at Cape St Francis in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cape St Francis 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 Cape St Francis for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cape St Francis 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 Cape St Francis.