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Conditions at State's Avenue in February
February: Late-Winter Groundswell and Offshore Flow
February keeps the winter momentum going with average swell heights near 4ft (1.2m) and an average period of 7.2s. The favourable window is well stocked: S is the largest swell direction at 10.9%, while SSE and SE add another 15%. This is a good mix for the SSE-facing beach, with plenty of waves in the 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) range and the occasional 5-6ft (1.5-2m) pulse.
Wind-wise, February is one of the cleanest months of the year. WNW, NW and NNW are the three most frequent directions, combining for more than 35% of all observations, and the ideal-wind mark stays at 28%. Water temperature hits the annual minimum at 4.3°C, air temperatures average 2.2°C, and precipitation runs near 2.94mm/day. It is a demanding month, but the offshore wind counts make it worth the frostbite.
Average Spot conditions at State's Avenue in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at State's Avenue 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 State's Avenue for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at State's Avenue 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 State's Avenue.