Conditions at Backdoor in February
February: Still Heavy, Still Firing
February is the twin of January in many ways. The average swell height remains at 2.6m (8.5ft) and the period is a powerful 12.4s. NNW energy again leads the way at 14.3%, with another 8.5% from NW and 4.2% from N; together, the optimal northern and northwestern swell directions are responsible for roughly 27% of the wave rose. The 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range is thick with NNW and NW swell, and there is a solid over-2.5m (8ft+) share. Trade winds remain the obstacle, with ENE (21.5%) and E (26.4%) dominating, plus 9.1% from NE. Onshore and cross-shore conditions are therefore frequent, but 25% of the time the wind swings into the offshore S through W quadrant. Those windows are golden at Backdoor - clean, hollow, and very shallow. Expect warm air (22.6°C, min 17.8°C, max 26.6°C), about 2.26 mm/day of rain, and water temperature easing to 23.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Backdoor in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Backdoor 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 Backdoor for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Backdoor 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 Backdoor.