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Conditions at Dungeons in February
February: Summer Swell With South-Driving Energy
February brings a mirror-image pattern to January, with the average swell height once again at 7.5ft (2.3m) and the period ticking up slightly to 11.4s. Swell distribution is built around SW (24.3%) and SSW (22.2%) pulses, with a strong 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) core and some oversized waves over 8ft (2.5m). This is the month when S and SSE winds dominate the local wind field: SSE (36.6%), SE (17.3%) and S (15.7%) combine to occupy the majority of the time, while ideal N/NE offshore flow sits at a meager 6%. With such a persistent southeasterly 'Cape Doctor', surface conditions can quickly become lumpy and wind-blown, though the underlying SW groundswell never really disappears. Averages for air temperature are 20.3°C (15.2-28.2), water holds at 17.3°C, and precipitation is only 0.35mm/day. The wise surfer waits for a break in the trades and targets the early-morning light offshore windows.
Average Spot conditions at Dungeons in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dungeons 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 Dungeons for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dungeons 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 Dungeons.