Conditions at Cactus in February
February: Still Warm, Still Windy
February looks almost identical to January on the wave charts: average swell height around 5.6ft (1.7m), average period 12.1s, and a massive SSW/S/SW distribution. Groundswell consistency is not the issue - the beach is never completely flat. But only 12 percent of the time does the wind blow from the offshore quadrant, and SE/SSE winds remain dominant, making up over 56 percent of observations. When a sea breeze or frontal trough kicks in, the surface turns lumpy and the walls can close out. Water temperature stays warm at 20.7°C and air temperatures average 22.5°C, but the lack of clean wind windows keeps quality in check. Take the head-high sets when you can find a patch of offshores.
Average Spot conditions at Cactus in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cactus 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 Cactus for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cactus 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 Cactus.