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Conditions at Sunset Beach in February
February: Still Deep in the Winter Game
February barely lets up. Average height stays a solid 8.5ft (2.6m) with a powerful 12.4-second period. The dominant swell directions remain NNW (14.3%) and NW (8.5%), while NNE (8.6%) and NE (6.4%) add a more easterly flavor. The North Pacific storm track is still angled at the islands, so long-period groundswell is consistent. Ideal offshore wind windows are close behind January at 25%, with ENE (21.5%) and E (26.4%) leading a slightly weaker trade flow. Water temperature is 23.9°C, air averages 22.6°C, and precipitation runs 2.26 mm/day. Big, grinding bowls are on the menu whenever the wind stays out of the east-to-south quadrant.
Average Spot conditions at Sunset Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunset 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 Sunset Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunset 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 Sunset Beach.