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Conditions at Nine Palms in February
February: Longer-Period SSW Pulses and Clean Northwesterlies
February sharpens the winter recipe. The average wave period climbs to 12.8s, adding power to the S and SSW swell train that dominates the data-SSW alone supplies 53% of the swell and S another 23%. Heights remain modest at an average of 2.5ft (0.8m), but the stronger period means the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) waves wrap farther around the point and hold their shape better on the face. The ideal-wind frequency remains high at 65%, with NNW still the leader at 24%, backed by NW at 12% and WNW at 10%; these are true offshore directions for the beach, and they keep the surface clean.
Air temperatures hold near 21.3°C and water temperature dips slightly to 21.4°C, making February one of the cooler surf months. Rain stays scarce at 0.29mm/day. The only downside is that the biggest S and SSW pulses are still relatively rare in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) class, so patience is required for stand-out sessions. When a deeper southern storm sends a 5ft (1.5m) pulse into that offshore wind, the beach can suddenly offer punchy, clean lefts and rights well above the average.
Average Spot conditions at Nine Palms in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nine Palms 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 Nine Palms for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nine Palms 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 Nine Palms.