Conditions at 7 - 11 in February
February: Frigid Temps, Pulsing E-Swell
February stays in the same winter groove, with average wave heights near 4ft (1.2m) and period lengthening slightly to 7.3s. E/ESE/SE/SSE swells account for around a third of all wave directions, and the strong westerly/northwesterly wind regime keeps the spot clean 44% of the time. The biggest difference from January is the potential for slightly longer period energy as storm systems mature over the open Atlantic.
Water temperature drops to its annual minimum of 4.0°C, air temps average 2.2°C, and precipitation stays high at 2.94mm/day. The combination of cold air and cold water can make dawn patrol brutal, but the reward is often the most consistent, rippable surf of the year. Look for high pressure building over the Midwest: that sets up the NW offshore flow that defines 7-11's best winter days.
Average Spot conditions at 7 - 11 in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at 7 - 11 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 7 - 11 for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at 7 - 11 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 7 - 11.