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Conditions at Rincon Point in February
February: Storms Grooming the Point
February keeps the winter momentum going with an average swell of 4ft (1.2m) and an 11.8s period - still firmly in powerful long-period territory. W and WNW swells dominate over 90% of the spectrum, with WSW adding another 9.6%, meaning the point is constantly receiving energy from the west/southwest side of the compass. The SSE/S/SSW/SW fraction creeps up slightly to around 4.9%, and with ideal offshore winds blowing 44% of the time, quality opportunities remain high. The best sessions often occur under N/NNE flow as a cold front exits and high pressure builds inland.
February stays cool and wet: average air temperature 9.5°C, water temperature 13.4°C, and average precipitation 3.41 mm/day - the wettest month of the year. The extra rain can put some color in the water, but it also promotes lighter winds between systems and keeps the Northern Pacific storm train active.
Average Spot conditions at Rincon Point in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rincon Point 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 Rincon Point for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rincon Point 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 Rincon Point.