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Conditions at Sunrise in February
February: Warm Water, Persistent Trades, Shifty E/SE Peaks
February looks a lot like January. The average swell height remains 1.7m (5.6ft), but the period edges up to 9.3s. The E (21.7%) and ESE (23%) directions dominate, with SE at 18.4%, so there is no shortage of swell aimed at Sunrise. The 1.5-2m class is again the most common, and 2-2.5m waves make up a respectable 10-12% of the total. The limiting factor is still wind. NE (20.7%) and ENE (13.7%) combine for roughly 34%, and the weak offshore west quadrant is almost absent, leaving the ideal wind score at only 17%. Water temperature reaches its annual peak at 25.6°C, so it's a great month for warm-water summer sessions. The 24.7°C air and 2.90mm/day of rain maintain a humid, showery feel. Surfers should look for early mornings, tide-ripped banks, and the occasional afternoon SSW puff to smooth out the surface-otherwise expect average, punchy, a little lumpy conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Sunrise in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunrise 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 Sunrise for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunrise 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 Sunrise.