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Conditions at Perranporth in February
February: Long-Period Winter Swells and Cold Offshore Windows
February mirrors January's intensity with average swells of 7ft (2.1m) and an average period of 12.1s. The swell spectrum is again dominated by W (36.6%), with WSW at 11.4% and WNW adding 9.3%, giving Perranporth a steady diet of long-period, west-sourced groundswell. The power is spread across the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) spectrum, enough to put some serious heft on the sandbars. Winds remain the limiting factor: WSW, W and SW combine for roughly 28% of the observations, and the onshore sector frequently has moderate-to-fresh speeds. Only about 19% of the time does the wind blow from the offshore ENE/E/ESE/SE quadrant, and those are the windows to watch - especially after a cold front clears the coast and pressure builds to the east. Air temperatures bottom out near 7.5°C and water temps fall to 9.1°C, making early February one of the coldest, rawest months for surfing in Cornwall.
Average Spot conditions at Perranporth in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Perranporth 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 Perranporth for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Perranporth 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 Perranporth.