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Conditions at Backyards in February
February: Winter Consistency at Full Strength
February is a near carbon copy of January, with average swell dipping only slightly to 8.5ft (2.6m) and period holding at 12.4s, keeping the energy potent. NNW remains the primary swell direction at 14.3%, NW adds 8.5%, N another 4.2%, and WNW 1.4% - another strong month for north groundswell. The distribution shows most of the action in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, with a scattering of overhead-plus bombs. ENE and E trade winds still dominate at 21.5% and 26.4% respectively, but the S/SSW/SW/WSW offshore sector totals about 12% and ideal conditions occur 24% of the time. The long-period nature of these swells means even average days can be well worth the paddle. Water temperature is 23.9°C, air temperature 22.6°C, and precipitation tick up slightly to 2.26mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Backyards in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Backyards 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 Backyards for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Backyards 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 Backyards.