Conditions at Yerbabuena in February
February: Heavy Swells, Fickle Winds
February is statistically the biggest month of the year at Yerbabuena, with an average swell height of 4.9ft (1.5m) and a period of 11.2s. The energy dial remains firmly in powerful territory. WNW still owns 47.1% of the wave spectrum, with W at 14.7% and E windswell building to 11.7%. True S/SW swell is still rare, but when it does appear it is often in the chest-to-head-plus range, and it is exactly what this southwest-facing stretch needs to break with real authority.
The ideal offshore wind signal drops to 36% this month. NNW at 9.7%, NW at 8.9% and NNE at 3.1% are the main clean wind directions, while strong E/ESE flow balloons to 34.4%, which can turn otherwise good-looking lines into bumpy, cross-shore mush. Water temperature dips to 15.3°C, the coldest of the year, and air temps hover near 14.5°C with 2.33mm/day of rain. February rewards patience and timing.
Average Spot conditions at Yerbabuena in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yerbabuena 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 Yerbabuena for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yerbabuena 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 Yerbabuena.