Conditions at Strand in February
February: Still Solid Swell, Still Windy
February keeps summer's pulse: average swell height comes in at 7ft (2.1m), period 11.3s, and the swell direction profile is dominated by SSW/SW/S windows at 23.9%, 28.5% and 10.6% respectively. It is a great month for groundswell supply, but smooth surfaces remain scarce. SSE/SE winds are slightly less dominant than January, though they still combine for around 45%, while ideal wind windows tick up slightly to 24%. The best strategy is to hunt the early hours, especially with an ESE/NE breeze, and accept some chop through the afternoon. Water temperature eases to 17.4°C with warm 21.6°C air and only 0.54mm/day of rain.
Average Spot conditions at Strand in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Strand 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 Strand for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Strand 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 Strand.