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Conditions at Oceanside Pier in February
February: Heavy W/WSW Swell, Slightly More Wind
February is nearly as good as January, with a slightly larger average swell of 3-4ft (1.1m) and an average period of 12.4s. The swell mix is still well within the spot's comfort zone: W supplies 53%, WSW 33%, and SW close to 9%. The distribution leans toward waist-to-chest-high waves with a good share of shoulder-to-head-high lines, especially from the WSW side where the 2-4ft and 4-5ft bands are well represented.
Ideal wind drops to 42%, and W/WSW onshore wind becomes more prominent (14% and 7.6% respectively), signaling the beginning of a stronger sea breeze. Still, the NE/NNE/ENE flow remains substantial, and winter storm tracks are active enough to generate clean windows between fronts. Water temperature is 14.4°C, air averages 14.4°C, and February is the wettest month on average at 2.77mm/day - expect some rain and runoff to mess with the lineup after storms, but serious west groundswell often follows right in their wake.
Average Spot conditions at Oceanside Pier in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oceanside Pier 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 Oceanside Pier for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oceanside Pier 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 Oceanside Pier.