Conditions at Pipeline in February
February: Still Heavy, But the Trades Bite a Bit Harder
February keeps Pipeline in the big-wave conversation with an average surf height of 8.5ft (2.6m) and a 12.4s period. The dominant swell direction remains NNW at 14.3%, while NW and N add another 8.5% and 4.2% respectively, meaning the optimal window accounts for over a quarter of the direction distribution. Favorable offshore wind frequency drops slightly to 24%, and the E and ENE trades combine to blow 47.9% of the time. When a low-pressure system tracks through the western North Pacific and the winds go southerly, the result is powerful, almond-shaped barrels on the reef. With air temperature at 22.6°C and water temperature 23.9°C, February is a serious but still warm month.
Average Spot conditions at Pipeline in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pipeline 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 Pipeline for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pipeline 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 Pipeline.