Conditions at Florence in February
February: Consistent Winter Power, a Slight Ease in Size
February keeps the winter train rolling, with average swell heights easing only slightly to 9ft (2.8m) and periods holding at a solid 12.7s. The swell mix tilts a bit more toward WNW (15.6%) and W (14.0%), with WSW (7.6%) and NW (5.3%) adding a broad, well-refracted swell pulse. That means Florence retains its heavy, lined-up winter character, though the very biggest XXL days become a touch less frequent than January.
Wind quality remains high, with ideal offshore flow 38% of the time, usually as E/SE winds ahead of cold fronts. But there is a marked increase in S and SSW winds, which together blow almost a quarter of the time. These cross-shore to slightly onshore winds can put a lump on the surface, especially as low-pressure systems approach. Air temperatures stay cold at 8.5°C, precipitation drops slightly to 5.96 mm/day, and water temperature is still a cold 10.1°C - so bring the thick rubber and pick your windows.
Average Spot conditions at Florence in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Florence 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 Florence for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Florence 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 Florence.