Is February a good time for surfing at Wilderness?
February is one of the best months for surfing at Wilderness. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 0.7 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 25°C.
Plan your trip to WildernessEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 0.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 25°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is February a good time for surfing at Wilderness?
February is one of the best months for surfing at Wilderness. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 0.7 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Wilderness in February?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Wilderness in February?
About 0.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Wilderness in February?
Around 25°C by day and 18°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (1.8 m waves), Victoria Bay (2.5 m waves) & Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (2.7 m waves).
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