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Conditions at Shark Rock Pier in February
February: Peak Summer Consistency
February keeps the pedal down with an average swell height of 6.5ft (2.0m) and an 11.0s period. The dominant swell direction remains SSW at 28.1%, supported by S at 18.3% and SSE at 12.8%. Most of the energy sits comfortably in the fun-to-pumping 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) envelope, with only 0.4% exceeding 8.2ft (2.5m). It is a consistent, fully formed groundswell month for Shark Rock Pier.
Ideal wind conditions come in at 28% again, tied for the yearly high. The E/ENE flow is still prominent (E 19.7%, ENE 11.3%), but WSW (16.5%) and SW (11.0%) are strong offshore players. Water temperature is 20.3°C and air temperatures peak around 22.3°C, so this is classic mid-summer dawn patrol country. The window between sunrise and the afternoon E sea breeze is consistently the cleanest.
Average Spot conditions at Shark Rock Pier in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shark Rock Pier 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 Shark Rock Pier for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shark Rock Pier 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 Shark Rock Pier.