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Conditions at Taapuna in February
February: Long-Period Swell and Bathwater Trades
February plays very similar to January. The average swell height rises slightly to 1.8m (6ft) with 12.9s period, and the directional mix remains favorable. ESE and SE swells each deliver near 10 percent of the wave rose, but the critical SW/WSW/W/WNW sector still combines for close to 30 percent, with NW/NNW adding even more west-based energy. The NE-ESE wind quadrant dominates, giving Taapuna clean, groomed conditions whenever the swell aligns. Ideal surfing wind sits at 34 percent. Water temperature bumps up to 28.6°C, air temps hover around 24-29°C, and rainfall eases slightly to 5.7mm/day. This is still peak season, and the reef handles the powerful long-period sets well.
Average Spot conditions at Taapuna in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taapuna 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 Taapuna for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taapuna 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 Taapuna.