Conditions at Big Rock in February
February: A Slightly Longer Pulse, Still Onshore
February brings a modest improvement in wave period - up to 7.7s - but the size drops slightly to 0.8m (2.6ft). The swell distribution shifts toward ESE and SE, which are less favorable for the east-northeast-facing beach, with 0.5-1m (1.5-3.3ft) surf dominating over 80% of the time. Wind directions become more variable than January, yet the onshore NE-ENE flow remains strong, and the southeast through south-southeast quadrant adds plenty of onshore/cross-shore breeze. Ideal offshore winds from SW/WSW/W/WNW are still uncommon. The slightly longer period means there is a little more push when a south/southeast swell rolls in, but surfaces are still mostly lumpy. Water temp warms to 27.1°C, air temp to 25.6°C, and the dry season continues with just 0.31mm/day of rain. It is a slight upgrade over January, but still well below the quality threshold for a memorable surf session.
Average Spot conditions at Big Rock in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Big Rock 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 Big Rock for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Big Rock 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 Big Rock.