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Conditions at Tolcarne in February
February: Consistent Winter Groundswell
February maintains the winter momentum with an average swell height around 7ft (2.1m) and a period of 12.1 seconds. The W/WSW combination makes up nearly half of all swell energy (48%), while WNW adds another 9%, giving Tolcarne a steady diet of long-period, powerful waves. The highest percentages cluster in the 4-8ft (1.2-2.4m) range, with some XXL days pushing past 8ft (2.5m) when the North Atlantic really unloads.
Offshore winds arrive 23% of the time, driven by the SSW/SW/WSW component that makes sheltered, offshore mornings possible between frontal passages. Air temperatures remain cold (7.5°C average) and water cools to around 9.1°C, but February can also sneak in dry, high-pressure windows with lighter winds. The main challenge is the lingering onshore risk from NW/NNW winds as low pressures track east, so the key is timing the post-frontal clearing for classic Cornish winter surf.
Average Spot conditions at Tolcarne in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tolcarne 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 Tolcarne for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tolcarne 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 Tolcarne.