Long Beach • Statistics for February

February: Powerful and Consistent

February keeps the winter intensity rolling with average swell heights of 7.9ft (2.4m) and periods still locked in at a powerful 12.5s. The W and WSW directions are the dominant swell producers, combining for over 41% of all wave observations, while SW adds another 10.7% - meaning the optimal swell window is wide open. The height distribution is fun and punchy too: the majority of waves sit between 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft), with a few XL pulses over 2.5m. Offshore flow remains consistent; NE through ESE winds account for roughly 40% of the wind rose, and ideal surfing conditions occur 37% of the time. This is a month when cold continental high pressure can deliver long stretches of clean offshore east winds between frontal systems. Air temperatures stay just above freezing at 5.2°C, water temp is a nippy 7.7°C, and 6.96mm of rain a day keeps things wet. If you are willing to brave the cold, February consistently offers some of the most powerful and well-shaped surf of the year.