Conditions at Topanga in February
February: Winter's Punch Bowl
February continues the winter rhythm with a slightly bigger average swell height near 3ft (0.9m) and a still-powerful 12.0s period. West swell dominates at 50.8%, while west-southwest adds another 34.2%; the W direction also carries the largest share of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6ft (1.5-2m) waves. Ideal offshore wind blows 57% of the time, mainly from NNE, NNW and N. The onshore S/SW wind windows are brief and usually linked to approaching fronts. With water temperature at 13.9°C, a 4/3 wetsuit is still the call, and the 3.71mm/day of rainfall keeps the watershed lively.
Average Spot conditions at Topanga in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Topanga 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 Topanga for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Topanga 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 Topanga.