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Conditions at Kohala Lighthouse in February
February: Reliable Power as the Trades Breathe
February holds the winter line. Average swell height stays at 1.8m (6ft) with a 12.1s period, so there is still plenty of long-period muscle moving through the north-facing corridor. The distribution tilts a bit more toward ENE/E trade swell - the ENE direction alone accounts for 30.3% of all swell, with a big cluster in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range and over 9% jumping into the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) class. Still, the N/NNE/NE/NW/NNW quadrant contributes a solid 39% of events, keeping the reef honest. Ideal wind days drop slightly to 15%, as the trade wind inversion becomes a little more stubborn. Rainier weather - average precipitation 3.56 mm/day - often signals the frontal passages that deliver those precious S/SW wind windows. Water temperature eases to 24.2°C and the air stays mild. Expect punchy, well-shaped waves on the better swell events, with the occasional ENE wind-slop to sift through.
Average Spot conditions at Kohala Lighthouse in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kohala Lighthouse 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 Kohala Lighthouse for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kohala Lighthouse 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 Kohala Lighthouse.