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Conditions at Stent Road in February
February: The Wind-Swell Sweet Spot
February might be the most consistent month of the year. Average swell height eases slightly to 1.5m (4.9ft) but the period lengthens to 11.8 seconds, meaning quality over quantity. WSW still rules the swell direction at 54.9%, with a healthy spread of 1-2.5m (3-8ft) waves. What sets February apart is the wind: ideal conditions clock in at 22% - tied for the highest of the year - and the southeast offshore flow is more dominant at 11.3%. This is when Stent Road shows its best face: long-period WSW groundswell groomed by offshore east to southeast winds. Water temperatures peak at 19.8°C while air averages 18.4°C, and precipitation creeps up slightly to 2.94 mm/day. It's a month where you can almost set your watch by the late-afternoon glass-off.
Average Spot conditions at Stent Road in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stent Road 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 Stent Road for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stent Road 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 Stent Road.