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Conditions at Rosie's Bay in February
February: Mid-Winter Swells and Arctic Winds
February continues the cold-water assault on Rosie's Bay. Average swell height holds at a solid 2.4m (7.9ft) with a long, organized 12.5s period. The direction distribution is even more west-heavy: W swells dominate at 23.2%, WSW accounts for 18.2%, SW for 10.7% and SSW for 4.8% - over 57% of the total energy striking from the ideal quadrant. Clean, offshore conditions remain frequent, with ideal winds blowing 43% of the time, primarily from E (11.9%) and ESE (14.5%), though WNW (10.1%) and NW (8.4%) winds suggest more post-frontal variability. Rain is less intense than January (7.0mm/day) and air temperatures sit near 5.2°C, with the sea a chilly 8.0°C. On the best days, Rosie's Bay turns into a thick, powerful, lined-up beach with serious push - a proper cold-water session.
Average Spot conditions at Rosie's Bay in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rosie's Bay 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 Rosie's Bay for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rosie's Bay 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 Rosie's Bay.