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Conditions at The Dunes in February
February: Still Waiting on Autumn
February looks very similar to January, with an average swell height of 2.3m (7.5ft) and a slightly longer 11.4s period. The wave rose remains heavily stacked toward the SW and SSW quadrants - SW at 24.3 percent, SSW at 22.2 percent, and S at 11.1 percent. The favorable WSW/W/WNW/NW swell directions combine for only about 5 percent of the total, so the window of truly appropriate groundswell for The Dunes stays small.
The wind story is almost identical to January, too. SSE winds dominate the month at 36.6 percent, supported by SE at 17.3 percent and S at 15.7 percent. Only 9 percent of the time does the wind align as pure offshore ONO/O/OSO/SO. When it does, usually around a passing cold front or a break in the summer high-pressure ridge, the W/SW swells can hold some shape. Otherwise, expect cross-breezy conditions. Water temp is 18.2C and the month is dry, with warm afternoon sea breezes.
Average Spot conditions at The Dunes in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Dunes 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 The Dunes for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Dunes 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 The Dunes.