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Conditions at 8th Street Jetty in February
February: The Brunt of Winter
February is the coldest water month of the year at 4.3°C, but it comes with a slight upgrade in wave period and direction. Periods nudge up to 7.2s and optimal east-southeast swell increases to nearly 30% of the record, with E (9.0%) and ESE (7.3%) starting to push through the S/SSE mix. The wind distribution remains dominated by WNW (13.3%), NW (12.9%) and W (11.0%), giving the Jetty plenty of offshore windows. Frontal passages are frequent - think 3.19mm/day of precipitation - and they often leave behind clean, glassy surfaces for a few hours after the rain. This is still inconsistent, short- to mid-period energy, so keep expectations in check for epic size. But a solid 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) day at the Jetty with offshore NW wind is definitely in the cards.
Average Spot conditions at 8th Street Jetty in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at 8th Street Jetty 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 8th Street Jetty for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at 8th Street Jetty 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 8th Street Jetty.