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Conditions at Cannon Beach in February
February: Mid-Winter Muscle
February continues the storm-driven rhythm of January, with average wave heights around 7ft (2.2m) and an average period of 12.4s. The dominant swell directions remain W (28 percent), WNW (17 percent) and WSW (16 percent), and the W/WSW/WNW core delivers consistent power to the beach. There is slightly less extreme size than January, but the high end of the swell distribution still contains plenty of 2-2.5m sets when the jet stream re-energizes over the North Pacific.
Wind patterns stay favorable a remarkable 34 percent of the time. E, ESE and SE offshore flows are well represented in the wind rose, while strong S/SW winds ahead of fronts provide the main storminess and rain. Average air temperature is 5.7°C, water temperature is 9.3°C, and precipitation remains significant at 6.66 mm/day. A solid February storm will often deliver heavy, grinding peaks, and the relatively high number of offshore wind windows means patient surfers can score well between Pacific fronts.
Average Spot conditions at Cannon Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cannon Beach 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 Cannon Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cannon Beach 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 Cannon Beach.