Conditions at Desert Point in February
February: Same Swell Engine, Slightly Cooler Wind Window
February is virtually a twin of January: average swell height 2.1m (6.9ft), average period 12.9s, and the NW/NNW combination delivering more than 65 percent of all swell energy. The NNW quadrant is slightly more dominant than in January, with 34 percent of observations, and a healthy share of waves still sits in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) class. This is powerful, long-period surf that will have Desert Point looking heavy and dredging on the better sandbars.
The main difference is wind consistency. The ideal wind window drops to 46 percent, and there is a notable increase in northwesterly flow, with combined NW/NNW winds near 33 percent. Sea surface temperature cools to 16.9°C and air temps average 16.8°C, so conditions remain crisp. On the days the offshore E/SE quadrant wins out, the quality is exceptional; just be prepared to pick your windows around the stronger NW pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.