Conditions at Santa Cruz in February
February: Continuing Winter Power
February stays locked into winter mode with an average swell of 8.2ft (2.5m) and a 12.9s period. NW and WNW swells are the bread and butter, totaling 20.0% and 18.1% respectively, with NNW adding 13.0% and W 4.9%; together these favorable directions account for 56% of the observations. The wave heights cluster in the 4.9-8.2ft (1.5-2.5m) range, with occasional overhead-plus days. The longer period means the outer reefs and sandbars will start to groom the swell into clean, powerful lines.
The wind is slightly less consistent than January, with ideal surf conditions just 19% of the time. The offshore east/southeast sector still appears about 17% of the time, often following the passage of a cold front or under the influence of a continental high. Air temperatures average 11.8°C (min 0.5°C, max 20.4°C), precipitation is 1.91 mm/day, and water temperature is 14.1°C. Expect a mix of stormy, rain-lashed days and crisp offshore sessions with excellent shape.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Cruz in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz.